Francisco Ward, DO
NPI 1245225226 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Ward, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1245225226).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245225226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H0045795 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician2081H0002XLicense H0045795 (MD)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician2081N0008XLicense H0045795 (MD)
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
814 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 273 | $134 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 105 | $60 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0483 | 102 | $240 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $176 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 105 | 62 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 99 | 60 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 58 | 34 |
| Pregabalin | 41 | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 40 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$476 across 14 records (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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Ward's NPI number?
- Francisco Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245225226, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Ward's specialty?
- Francisco Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Ward located?
- Francisco Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045-2383.
- What is Francisco Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Ward is (443) 917-6500.
- Does Francisco Ward accept Medicare?
- Francisco Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Ward's NPI (1245225226) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.