2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1801881255 MD
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HOWARD WIARDA, MD

Body Imaging Physician in SOUTH BEND, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
30
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
Industry payments
$2.6K
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD WIARDA, MD is a Body Imaging Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH BEND, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 30 claims across 18 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.6K across 53 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD WIARDA, MD filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOUTH BEND, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD WIARDA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD WIARDA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2005

NPI 1801881255

Primary specialty

Body Imaging Physician

Niche

1,930 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 44

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Body Imaging Physician share within Indiana

1. Body Imaging Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Body Imaging Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Body Imaging Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Body Imaging Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HOWARD WIARDA, MD is a Body Imaging Physician provider practicing in SOUTH BEND, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801881255. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD WIARDA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Body Imaging Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 NAVARRE PL STE 5500, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46601, with a listed phone of (574) 647-5200. NPI 1801881255 was issued on 09/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WIARDA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $483 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Body Imaging Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,930 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 44 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

100 NAVARRE PL STE 5500
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601

Provider Details

NPI 1801881255
Specialty Body Imaging Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD WIARDA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BEACON MEDICAL GROUP INC
SOUTH BEND, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HOWARD WIARDA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

30
Total Claims
$483
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
56
Total Day Supply
1,213
Generic Drug Cost
$470

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
15
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13

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

Body Imaging Physician Overview

How HOWARD WIARDA, MD fits within the Body Imaging Physician landscape nationally.

1,930
Body Imaging Physician Providers in US
52
States with Body Imaging Physician
44
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD WIARDA, MD's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 44.

Nearby Body Imaging Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Body Imaging Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD WIARDA, MD's specialty?
HOWARD WIARDA, MD specializes in Body Imaging Physician and practices in SOUTH BEND, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD WIARDA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD WIARDA, MD wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $483 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD WIARDA, MD located?
HOWARD WIARDA, MD is located at 100 NAVARRE PL STE 5500, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46601. Phone: (574) 647-5200.
What is HOWARD WIARDA, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD WIARDA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801881255, issued on 09/13/2005.
How many Body Imaging Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,930 Body Imaging Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Body Imaging Physician provider writes 44 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD WIARDA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD WIARDA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD WIARDA, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD WIARDA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD WIARDA, MD's credentials?
HOWARD WIARDA, MD's NPI is 1801881255 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

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).

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