Ward Newcomb, MD
NPI 1144233156 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Englewood, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ward Newcomb, MD is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in Englewood, CO (NPI 1144233156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144233156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 29844 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,323 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 703 | $41 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 150 | $16 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 107 | $41 |
| Pathology Clinical Consultation for Clinical Problem, 5-20 Minutes80503 | 101 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 95 | $45 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 53 | $49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2010-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ward Newcomb's NPI number?
- Ward Newcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144233156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ward Newcomb's specialty?
- Ward Newcomb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ward Newcomb located?
- Ward Newcomb's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 S Logan St, Englewood, CO 80113-3766.
- What is Ward Newcomb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ward Newcomb is (303) 432-7855.
- Does Ward Newcomb accept Medicare?
- Ward Newcomb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ward Newcomb's NPI active?
- Yes — Ward Newcomb's NPI (1144233156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.