2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1720082381 MD
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WARD BROWN, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in LA CROSSE, 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
899
Medicare Part D claims · 245 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WARD BROWN, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 899 claims across 245 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WARD BROWN, MD filed 899 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WARD BROWN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 8 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WARD BROWN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2005

NPI 1720082381

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

899 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WARD BROWN, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720082381. 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.

WARD BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1720082381 was issued on 06/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 899 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 245 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $192K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Provider Details

NPI 1720082381
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WARD BROWN, 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.

GUNDERSEN CLINIC LTD
DECORAH, IA
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
WINONA, MN
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF BOSCOBEL
LA CROSSE, WI
MOUNDVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC.
FRIENDSHIP, WI
PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER INC
LA CROSSE, WI
SAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF WABASHA INC
WABASHA, MN

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

WARD BROWN, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 899 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.

899
Total Claims
$192K
Total Drug Cost
245
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,013
Total Day Supply
58,525
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
29% female / 71% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 84, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
96
Atorvastatin Calcium
72
Metoprolol Tartrate
61
Eliquis
Apixaban
57
Spironolactone
56
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
52
Amiodarone Hcl
42
Mupirocin
41
Lisinopril
32
Nitroglycerin
32

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How WARD BROWN, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

WARD BROWN, MD's 899 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WARD BROWN, MD's specialty?
WARD BROWN, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does WARD BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WARD BROWN, MD wrote 899 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192K in drug costs for 245 beneficiaries.
Where is WARD BROWN, MD located?
WARD BROWN, MD is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is WARD BROWN, MD's NPI number?
WARD BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720082381, issued on 06/10/2005.
Does WARD BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WARD BROWN, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WARD BROWN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WARD BROWN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WARD BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
WARD BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 899 Part D claims and 245 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WARD BROWN, MD's credentials?
WARD BROWN, MD's NPI is 1720082381 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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