2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1730221524 MD
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Eugene Ward, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in Tampa, Florida.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
267
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Eugene Ward, MD filed 267 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Tampa, Florida, prescribing 79% generic.

267
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Eugene Ward, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

267 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Eugene Ward, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Eugene Ward, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2007

NPI 1730221524

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,601 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

267 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers
Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Gastroenterology Physician - 0.3%Gastroenterology Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Eugene Ward, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3450 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL, 33613, with a listed phone of (813) 972-1654. NPI 1730221524 was issued on 02/12/2007.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 267 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.

Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3450 E FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33613

Provider Details

NPI 1730221524
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/12/2007

License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Eugene Ward, MD. To verify Eugene Ward, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Eugene Ward, MD - brand share 21.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 267 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

267
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
560
Total Day Supply
15,502
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$150K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Eugene Ward, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Famotidine
44
Pantoprazole Sodium
38
Omeprazole
34
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
15
Humira
Adalimumab
11
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How Eugene Ward, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

Eugene Ward, MD's 267 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ward.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eugene Ward, MD's specialty?
Eugene Ward, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Eugene Ward, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Eugene Ward, MD wrote 267 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Eugene Ward, MD located?
Eugene Ward, MD is located at 3450 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL, 33613. Phone: (813) 972-1654.
What is Eugene Ward, MD's NPI number?
Eugene Ward, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730221524, issued on 02/12/2007.
Does Eugene Ward, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Eugene Ward, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eugene Ward, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eugene Ward, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eugene Ward, MD accept Medicare?
Eugene Ward, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 267 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eugene Ward, MD's credentials?
Eugene Ward, MD's NPI is 1730221524 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.