Nicole Ward, DO
NPI 1366972564 · Internal Medicine Physician · Monterey Park, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Ward, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Monterey Park, CA (NPI 1366972564).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366972564
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18553 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 55 | 17 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 41 | 12 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | — |
| Prednisone | 25 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 14 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 23 | — |
| Naproxen | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$248 across 10 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
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-12-19
- Certified
- 2025-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Ward's NPI number?
- Nicole Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366972564, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Ward's specialty?
- Nicole Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Ward located?
- Nicole Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 2063 S Atlantic Blvd Ste 300, Monterey Park, CA 91754-6366.
- What is Nicole Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Ward is (818) 806-8830.
- Does Nicole Ward accept Medicare?
- Nicole Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Ward's NPI (1366972564) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.