Laurie Ward, PA
NPI 1740429356 · Medical Physician Assistant · Hoover, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurie Ward, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Hoover, AL (NPI 1740429356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740429356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA634 (AL)
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 tenure33% of score
17 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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 70 | 27 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 63 | 27 |
| Topiramate | 50 | 23 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 46 | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 45 | 16 |
| Baclofen | 44 | 22 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 42 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,549 across 201 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
- 2009-02-05
- Last updated
- 2024-05-15
- Certified
- 2024-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurie Ward's NPI number?
- Laurie Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740429356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurie Ward's specialty?
- Laurie Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laurie Ward located?
- Laurie Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Southlake Park Ste 200, Hoover, AL 35244-5700.
- What is Laurie Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurie Ward is (205) 536-8736.
- Does Laurie Ward accept Medicare?
- Laurie Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurie Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurie Ward's NPI (1740429356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.