Valerie Ward, ARNP, BC
NPI 1740392406 · Nurse Practitioner · Vero Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Ward, ARNP, BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Vero Beach, FL (NPI 1740392406).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740392406
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP, BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN3072822 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 211 | $144 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 58 | $3 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 54 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 193 | 81 |
| Cephalexin | 71 | 44 |
| Finasteride | 63 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 49 | 32 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 41 | 16 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 38 | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 9 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2022-10-03
- Certified
- 2022-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Ward's NPI number?
- Valerie Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740392406, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Ward's specialty?
- Valerie Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Ward located?
- Valerie Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 36th St Ste a, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4875.
- What is Valerie Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Ward is (772) 564-1799.
- Does Valerie Ward accept Medicare?
- Valerie Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Ward's NPI (1740392406) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.