DR. JOHN ARTHUR WARD MD
NPI 1669489019
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 877-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. John Arthur Ward Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOHN ARTHUR WARD MD (NPI 1669489019) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (13511) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669489019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN ARTHUR WARDCredential: MD
Location Address2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERBirmingham, AL 35209
Mailing AddressPo Box 660503Birmingham, AL 35266-0503 · (205) 874-8300 · Fax (205) 874-8333
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2010
NPI 1669489019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in AL · 13511
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35209

Other Identifiers 5

Other110242043AL · Medicare Railroad
Other051509606AL · Bcbs
Medicaid009906835AL
Medicare UPINB29998
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051509606AL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Arthur Ward Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3476538893
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040621001063
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
928 services387 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
470 services423 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
136 services49 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
50 services49 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
30 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35209 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

24.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost82.48

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%818 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%581 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Hospitalist
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Internal Medicine
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 103
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Internal Medicine
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Internal Medicine
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Ward is 1669489019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is John Ward located?

John Ward practices at 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 877-1000.

What is John Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Ward is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does John Ward accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list John Ward as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Ward was last updated on February 18, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.