Karen Ward, FNP-C
NPI 1790831493 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Ward, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1790831493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790831493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 257713 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service 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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
482 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 | 115 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $76 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 52 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 52 | $64 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 36 | $66 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 50 |
| Azithromycin | 49 | 48 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 25 | 23 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 22 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 13 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2405 W Missouri AveMidland, TX 79701-6800Phone: (432) 697-1061Fax: (432) 697-7089
- 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover PkwyMidland, TX 79701-5846Phone: (432) 221-1111Fax: (432) 682-2284
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-26
- Last updated
- 2024-04-15
- Certified
- 2024-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Ward's NPI number?
- Karen Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790831493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Ward's specialty?
- Karen Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Ward located?
- Karen Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 7008 Indiana Ave Ste a, Lubbock, TX 79413-6138.
- What is Karen Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Ward is (806) 698-8088.
- Does Karen Ward accept Medicare?
- Karen Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Ward's NPI (1790831493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.