Howard Ward, CRNP
NPI 1871361717 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Pocomoke City, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Ward, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Pocomoke City, MD (NPI 1871361717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871361717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R208784 (MD)
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
2 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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 96 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 52 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 44 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$255 across 12 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
- 2023-12-19
- Last updated
- 2025-01-03
- Certified
- 2025-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Ward's NPI number?
- Howard Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871361717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Ward's specialty?
- Howard Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Howard Ward located?
- Howard Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 10th St Ste 104, Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1607.
- What is Howard Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Ward is (410) 957-0273.
- Does Howard Ward accept Medicare?
- Howard Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Ward's NPI (1871361717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.