2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1013003938 MD
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SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD

Psychiatry Physician in SITKA, Alaska. 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
19
Medicare Part D claims · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in SITKA, Alaska.

19
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

19 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUL ROSS THORWARD, 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).

What does the federal data show about SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1013003938

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Alaska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 222 TONGASS DR, SITKA, AK, 99835, with a listed phone of (907) 966-8611. NPI 1013003938 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THORWARD 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 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

222 TONGASS DR
SITKA, AK 99835

Provider Details

NPI 1013003938
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUL ROSS THORWARD, 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.

YAKUTAT TRIBAL HEALTH BOARD
YAKUTAT, AK

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.

19
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
1,650
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's specialty?
SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in SITKA, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD located?
SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD is located at 222 TONGASS DR, SITKA, AK, 99835. Phone: (907) 966-8611.
What is SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's NPI number?
SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013003938, issued on 10/05/2006.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD accept Medicare?
SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's credentials?
SUL ROSS THORWARD, MD's NPI is 1013003938 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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