Samuel Ward, MD
NPI 1982661757 · Family Medicine Physician · Chipley, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Ward, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chipley, FL (NPI 1982661757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982661757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME78849 (FL)
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
20 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
132 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 65 | $117 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 33 | $169 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $68 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 15 | $39 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 38 | — |
| Furosemide | 34 | — |
| Omeprazole | 32 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 13 |
| Alprazolam | 25 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 24 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-27
- Last updated
- 2021-06-29
- Certified
- 2021-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Ward's NPI number?
- Samuel Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982661757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Ward's specialty?
- Samuel Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Ward located?
- Samuel Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 1409 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428-5967.
- What is Samuel Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Ward is (850) 547-3679.
- Does Samuel Ward accept Medicare?
- Samuel Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Ward's NPI (1982661757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.