Stephen Ward, M.D.
NPI 1427268911 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Bluefield, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ward, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Bluefield, WV (NPI 1427268911).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427268911
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23153 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 393 | $14 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 102 | $13 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 99 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $121 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 96 | $73 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 224 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | 65 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 146 | 58 |
| Telmisartan | 118 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 | 40 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 112 | 30 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$530 across 19 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
- 2007-05-23
- Last updated
- 2013-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ward's NPI number?
- Stephen Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427268911, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ward's specialty?
- Stephen Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Ward located?
- Stephen Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701-3338.
- What is Stephen Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ward is (304) 325-1982.
- Does Stephen Ward accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ward's NPI (1427268911) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.