Russell Ward, MD
NPI 1952575714 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Ward, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1952575714).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952575714
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M8416 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
169 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 63 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $127 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 20 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 14 | $45 |
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 83 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 73 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 25 | — |
| Meloxicam | 20 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 16 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-01-25
- Certified
- 2022-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Ward's NPI number?
- Russell Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952575714, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Ward's specialty?
- Russell Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Ward located?
- Russell Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508.
- What is Russell Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Ward is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Russell Ward accept Medicare?
- Russell Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Ward's NPI (1952575714) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.