2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1548271505 D.D.S.
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JAMES WARD, D.D.S.

General Practice Dentistry in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin. 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$230.51
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES WARD, D.D.S. filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin.

198
Part D claims, 2023
$230.51
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

198 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

What does the federal data show about JAMES WARD, D.D.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2006

NPI 1548271505

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 141% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Wisconsin

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

JAMES WARD, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 11711 W BURLEIGH ST, WAUWATOSA, WI, 53222, with a listed phone of (414) 771-5000. NPI 1548271505 was issued on 08/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WARD 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

11711 W BURLEIGH ST
WAUWATOSA, WI 53222

Provider Details

NPI 1548271505
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2006

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 JAMES WARD, D.D.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$231

Largest payer

Align Technology, 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.

198
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
212
Total Day Supply
1,936
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
66 (33.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
123

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES WARD, D.D.S. 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
66
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
54
Amoxicillin
50
Doxycycline Hyclate
16

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How JAMES WARD, D.D.S. fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s 198 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s specialty?
JAMES WARD, D.D.S. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does JAMES WARD, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WARD, D.D.S. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WARD, D.D.S. located?
JAMES WARD, D.D.S. is located at 11711 W BURLEIGH ST, WAUWATOSA, WI, 53222. Phone: (414) 771-5000.
What is JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548271505, issued on 08/11/2006.
Does JAMES WARD, D.D.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES WARD, D.D.S. had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WARD, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WARD, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
JAMES WARD, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s credentials?
JAMES WARD, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1548271505 with credentials D.D.S.. 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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