IAN S ALWARD MD
NPI 1790764058
Family Medicine in Austin, TX

Q: What is Ian Alward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ian Alward is 1790764058. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2006.

Q: What is Ian Alward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ian Alward was last updated on July 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since January 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD, SUITE 101, AUSTIN, TX 78745(888) 663-6331(415) 252-7176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2024, Sep 7, 2023, Feb 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ian S Alward Md NPPES

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

IAN S ALWARD MD (NPI 1790764058) is an individual family medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (M3856) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790764058

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameIAN S ALWARDCredential: MD

Location Address2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD, SUITE 101Austin, TX 78745-1574

Mailing Address2555 Western Trails Blvd, Suite 101Austin, TX 78745-1574 · (888) 663-6331 · Fax (415) 252-7176

Phone(888) 663-6331

Fax(415) 252-7176

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2024

✔ NPI 1790764058 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M3856

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedFamily Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207QS1201X · License M3856 (TX)

2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD, Austin, TX 78745

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ian S Alward 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 ID2567350473

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070109000518

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 10

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

268 services219 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

168 services107 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

131 services100 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

83 services83 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

57 services55 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seguin, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number450104

Location1215 E Court StSeguin, TX 78155 · Guadalupe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450713

Location901 West Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 · Travis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78745 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

$89.03 typical visit price

range $57.88 – $174.00

Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$101.65 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.23

Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

66%1,296 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%

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.

87%3,990 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

92%2,435 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…

6%958 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

70%629 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

61%2,740 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

50%1,342 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

50%2,389 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%

Provide Patient Access

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…

12%958 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…

30%958 patients2/55-star benchmark: 77%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 2% · 629 patients

12%629 patients2/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 18

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers15 claims42 services$5.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604