Dr. Craig A. Beard, MD
- Medicare services, 2021
- 1,705
- Part D claims, 2024
- 34
- Industry payments
- $2,090
- Insurance carriers
- 5
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940
- Practice phone
- Call (270) 782-7800
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Craig A. Beard is an orthopedic surgeon in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Dr. Beard practices in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Dr. Beard's NPI, 1295738482, was assigned on May 23, 2005. Dr. Beard graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Beard holds Kentucky license 22693.
- NPI
- 1295738482NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- May 23, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (270) 782-7800
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 70
- Medical school graduation
- 1982
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Craig A. Beard's practice address is in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Dr. Beard's practice address in the NPI Registry is 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940. The practice phone is (270) 782-7800.
- NPI Registry address165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940Phone(270) 782-7800
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Craig A. Beard's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Beard practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Dr. Beard's practice | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Craig A. Beard is one of 291 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Beard's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Beard is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Beard is licensed in Kentucky.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, KentuckyPrimary
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Beard
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Craig A. Beard billed Medicare for 1,705 services in 2021
CMS data shows 1,705 Medicare services from Dr. Beard across 30 procedure codes in 2021. Medicare paid $128,708 for them.
Dr. Beard's Medicare services by type, 2020 to 2021
- 2020
- 2021
- Imaging
- 2020: 8502021: 7828%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2020: 3842021: 33014%
- Drugs given in the office
- 2020: 3262021: 24425%
- Surgery
- 2020: 1722021: 1741%
- Lab and pathology
- 2020: 812021: 8910%
- Tests and treatments
- 2020: 502021: 492%
- Other services
- 2020: 602021: 3738%
Where Dr. Beard's Medicare services took place, 2021
- In an office1,60994%
- In a facility966%
Dr. Beard compared with the Kentucky median for orthopedic surgeons, 2021
- Dr. Beard
- Kentucky median
- Medicare services
- 1,705vs 1,20941% above
- Part D claims
- 11vs 24696% below
Medians across 291 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Beard's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2021
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Craig A. Beard's patients have a median age of 74
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Beard's median patient age at 74, with 58% women.
Dr. Beard's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 74
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women58%
- Men41%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Craig A. Beard wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Beard wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims. 68% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 11 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $6,552 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 42 claims across 3 drugs.
Dr. Beard's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic23 claims68%
- Brand-name11 claims32%
Dr. Beard's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2024
- 2022
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 422024: 1174%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 3 in 2022.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Craig A. Beard received $2,090 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 45 general payments to Dr. Beard from 10 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 62% of the total. Medical Device Business Services, Inc. paid the most, $894.
General payments to Dr. Beard by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Beard by kind, 2016 to 2024
- Food and beverage$1,30362%
- Travel and lodging$78738%
Companies that paid Dr. Beard the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Craig A. Beard graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
Dr. Beard graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1982.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Craig A. Beard accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Beard is in network with 5 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
- KY State Medicaid
Plan types Dr. Beard accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare4
- PPO4
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Craig A. Beard's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Craig A. Beard's NPI number?
Dr. Craig A. Beard's NPI number is 1295738482. It was assigned on May 23, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Craig A. Beard?
Dr. Craig A. Beard is an orthopedic surgeon in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Craig A. Beard practice?
Dr. Beard practices at 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940.
What is Dr. Craig A. Beard's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Beard is (270) 782-7800.
What is Dr. Craig A. Beard's medical license number?
Dr. Beard holds Kentucky license 22693.
Does Dr. Craig A. Beard accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Beard billed Medicare for 1,705 services in 2021.
Is Dr. Craig A. Beard board certified?
Yes. Dr. Beard is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What services does Dr. Craig A. Beard bill to Medicare?
In 2021, Dr. Beard's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J1030), diagnostic imaging (73560) and office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Craig A. Beard go to medical school?
Dr. Beard graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1982.
What drugs does Dr. Craig A. Beard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Beard's most prescribed drugs by claims were Jardiance.
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Has Dr. Craig A. Beard received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $2,090 in general payments to Dr. Beard from 10 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
How long has Dr. Craig A. Beard been practicing?
Dr. Beard graduated from medical school in 1982, 44 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Craig A. Beard accept?
Dr. Beard is in network with 5 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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