2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1659377851 MD
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WARD KATSANIS, MD

Gynecology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
686
Medicare Part D claims · 185 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$330.59
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WARD KATSANIS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 686 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
686
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

WARD KATSANIS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WARD KATSANIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 WARD KATSANIS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2005

NPI 1659377851

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

686 133% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Gynecology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WARD KATSANIS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 100/100 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.

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 KATSANIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, with a listed phone of (843) 556-4380. NPI 1659377851 was issued on 06/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KATSANIS 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 686 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 185 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $328K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.8%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Provider Details

NPI 1659377851
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

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 WARD KATSANIS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$331

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

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

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 686 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.

686
Total Claims
$328K
Total Drug Cost
185
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
977
Total Day Supply
25,066
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$309K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
74 (10.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
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.

What WARD KATSANIS, MD 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
Estradiol
66
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
52
Betamethasone Dipropionate
37
Letrozole
37
Oxycodone Hcl
34
Megestrol Acetate
32
Ondansetron Hcl
32
Fluconazole
30
Sancuso
Granisetron
27
Gabapentin
26

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How WARD KATSANIS, MD fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

WARD KATSANIS, MD's 686 claims are above the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KATSANIS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WARD KATSANIS, MD's specialty?
WARD KATSANIS, MD specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WARD KATSANIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WARD KATSANIS, MD wrote 686 Medicare Part D claims totaling $328K in drug costs for 185 beneficiaries.
What is WARD KATSANIS, MD's Medicare quality score?
WARD KATSANIS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WARD KATSANIS, MD located?
WARD KATSANIS, MD is located at 1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407. Phone: (843) 556-4380.
What is WARD KATSANIS, MD's NPI number?
WARD KATSANIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659377851, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does WARD KATSANIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WARD KATSANIS, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $309K in brand drug costs.
Does WARD KATSANIS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WARD KATSANIS, MD had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.8%.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WARD KATSANIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WARD KATSANIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WARD KATSANIS, MD accept Medicare?
WARD KATSANIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 686 Part D claims and 185 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WARD KATSANIS, MD's credentials?
WARD KATSANIS, MD's NPI is 1659377851 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.
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.

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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