Gregory Ward, M.D.
NPI 1821044025 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Ward, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1821044025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821044025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 08510R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,268 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,654 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,016 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 937 | $43 |
| Continuous Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring, From Outside the Operating Room (remote Or Nearby), Per Patient, (attention Directed Exclusively to One Patient) Each 15 Minutes (list in Addition to Primary Procedure)G0453 | 648 | $30 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 274 | $151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 87 | 47 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 85 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 58 | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 55 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 54 | 15 |
| Methocarbamol | 50 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2015-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Ward's NPI number?
- Gregory Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821044025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Ward's specialty?
- Gregory Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gregory Ward located?
- Gregory Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 8338 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3669.
- What is Gregory Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Ward is (225) 766-1616.
- Does Gregory Ward accept Medicare?
- Gregory Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Ward's NPI (1821044025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.