Christina Ward, M.D.
NPI 1659581627 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · St. Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Ward, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in St. Paul, MN (NPI 1659581627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659581627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52402 (MN)
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
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
190 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $86 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 31 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 31 | $107 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 25 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 19 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, 2 Views73100 | 12 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 18 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 17 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 | — |
| Lisinopril | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 2 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
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2019-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Ward's NPI number?
- Christina Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659581627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Ward's specialty?
- Christina Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christina Ward located?
- Christina Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Phalen Blvd - Ms 41104h, St. Paul, MN 55130-5302.
- What is Christina Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Ward is (651) 254-8290.
- Does Christina Ward accept Medicare?
- Christina Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Ward's NPI (1659581627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.