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2026 NPPES data Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse NPI 1376106922 RN
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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Opelika, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,543 in Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 905 beneficiaries · Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse avg: 798
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
William Ward, RN filed 3,265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Opelika, Alabama, prescribing 85% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $1.5K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥89th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
William Ward, RN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,265 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about William Ward, RN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
3,265 309% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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William Ward, RN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse provider holding RN credentials at 101 24TH ST, Opelika, AL, 36801, with a listed phone of (334) 610-2222. NPI 1376106922 was issued on 04/18/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 905 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,543 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 798 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1376106922 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | RN |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2019 |
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 William Ward, RN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.5K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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 · Generic-heavy
William Ward, RN - brand share 8.0%
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse average
8% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,265 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.
3,265
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
905
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,598
- Total Day Supply
- 96,620
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $101K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $45K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 967
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 168, 65-74: 441, 75-84: 241, 85+: 55
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Ward, RN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
261 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
210 claims
- Lagevrio (Eua)
Lagevrio (Eua)
178 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
153 claims
- Methylprednisolone 100
Methylprednisolone
100 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 86
Diclofenac Sodium
86 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 74
Amlodipine Besylate
74 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 74
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
74 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 261 |
| Azithromycin | 210 |
| Lagevrio (Eua) Molnupiravir | 178 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 153 |
| Methylprednisolone | 100 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 74 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 73 |
| Mupirocin | 70 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Overview
How William Ward, RN fits within the Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
3,543
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
798
Avg Claims per Provider
William Ward, RN's 3,265 claims are above the specialty average of 798.
Nearby Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ward.
One of 31 Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Susan Alamin
R N
Montgomery, AL
Cathy Barber
Leeds, AL
Dr. Beverly Bell
CNS
Birmingham, AL
Gail Boachie
Mobile, AL
Dr. Lauren Clifton
CRNP
Mobile, AL
Compare Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Ward, RN's specialty? ▼
William Ward, RN specializes in Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse and practices in Opelika, Alabama. Credentials: RN.
How much does William Ward, RN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Ward, RN wrote 3,265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 905 beneficiaries.
Where is William Ward, RN located? ▼
William Ward, RN is located at 101 24TH ST, Opelika, AL, 36801. Phone: (334) 610-2222.
What is William Ward, RN's NPI number? ▼
William Ward, RN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376106922, issued on 04/18/2019.
Does William Ward, RN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Ward, RN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,543 Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse provider writes 798 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Ward, RN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Ward, RN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Azithromycin, Lagevrio (Eua). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Ward, RN accept Medicare? ▼
William Ward, RN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,265 Part D claims and 905 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Ward, RN's credentials? ▼
William Ward, RN's NPI is 1376106922 with credentials RN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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