2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1790774818 MD
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KELLY WARD, MD

Obstetrics Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KELLY WARD, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 92 claims across 21 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KELLY WARD, MD filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IOWA CITY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KELLY WARD, 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).

KELLY WARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2005

NPI 1790774818

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Iowa

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics 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).

KELLY WARD, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1790774818. 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.

KELLY WARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-1279. NPI 1790774818 was issued on 10/20/2005. 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1790774818
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELLY WARD, 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.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
CORALVILLE, IA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KELLY WARD, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 92 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.

92
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
160
Total Day Supply
4,649
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
18

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How KELLY WARD, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

KELLY WARD, MD's 92 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELLY WARD, MD's specialty?
KELLY WARD, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does KELLY WARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELLY WARD, MD wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is KELLY WARD, MD located?
KELLY WARD, MD is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-1279.
What is KELLY WARD, MD's NPI number?
KELLY WARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790774818, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does KELLY WARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELLY WARD, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELLY WARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELLY WARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELLY WARD, MD accept Medicare?
KELLY WARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELLY WARD, MD's credentials?
KELLY WARD, MD's NPI is 1790774818 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.

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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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