Willard Beard, PA-C
NPI 1598916330 · Physician Assistant · Pineville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Willard Beard, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Pineville, LA (NPI 1598916330).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598916330
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA A10447 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,246 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 | 732 | $106 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 248 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $75 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 48 | $12 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 32 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 430 | 112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 380 | 121 |
| Alprazolam | 309 | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 268 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 210 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 196 | 54 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,652 across 94 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
- 2008-10-09
- Last updated
- 2022-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Willard Beard's NPI number?
- Willard Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598916330, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Willard Beard's specialty?
- Willard Beard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Willard Beard located?
- Willard Beard's practice location on file with NPPES is 3200 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-8110.
- What is Willard Beard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Willard Beard is (318) 640-3737.
- Does Willard Beard accept Medicare?
- Willard Beard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Willard Beard's NPI active?
- Yes — Willard Beard's NPI (1598916330) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.