2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NPI 1629021647 APRN
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KATHERINE WARD, APRN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pediatric Nurse Practitioner avg: 312
MIPS score
92.0664/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE WARD, APRN is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 52 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0664/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KATHERINE WARD, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.0664 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHERINE WARD, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1629021647

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

21,082 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 312

MIPS final score

92.0664/100 8.966400000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Pediatric Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner share within Utah

1. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner share within Utah

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE WARD, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.0664/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) — 92.0664/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.1%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) — 92.0664/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KATHERINE WARD, APRN is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1629021647. 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.

KATHERINE WARD, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 555 FOOTHILL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84112, with a listed phone of (801) 585-2111. NPI 1629021647 was issued on 05/19/2006. 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.0664/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5753), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 21,082 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 312 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

555 FOOTHILL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84112

Provider Details

NPI 1629021647
Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.0664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5753
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE WARD, APRN 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.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
FARMINGTON, UT

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

52
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
85
Total Day Supply
2,459
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KATHERINE WARD, APRN fits within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

21,082
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
312
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE WARD, APRN's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 312.

Nearby Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in Utah

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

Compare Pediatric Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE WARD, APRN's specialty?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN specializes in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KATHERINE WARD, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE WARD, APRN wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE WARD, APRN's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0664/100 (Quality: 85.5753). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE WARD, APRN located?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN is located at 555 FOOTHILL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84112. Phone: (801) 585-2111.
What is KATHERINE WARD, APRN's NPI number?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629021647, issued on 05/19/2006.
How many Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 21,082 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider writes 312 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KATHERINE WARD, APRN accept Medicare?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE WARD, APRN's credentials?
KATHERINE WARD, APRN's NPI is 1629021647 with credentials APRN. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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