Dr. Robert F. Ward, MD

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1568486819PAC ID2365492113
Medicare services, 2022
155
Part D claims, 2024
22
Publications
5
MIPS score, 2024
75
Industry payments
$745
Practice address
241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Practice phone
Call (845) 483-5000
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Primary practice

MidHudson Regional Hospital

Poughkeepsie, New York

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Dr. Robert F. Ward is an otolaryngologist in Poughkeepsie, New York

Dr. Ward practices at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Dr. Ward's NPI, 1568486819, was assigned on July 27, 2006. Dr. Ward graduated from Weill Cornell Medicine in 1981. Dr. Ward holds New York license 151412.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
2365492113
NPI enumeration date
July 27, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(845) 483-5000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
71
Medical school graduation
1981

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Robert F. Ward practices at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York

Dr. Ward's primary practice is MidHudson Regional Hospital, at 241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County. The practice phone is (845) 483-5000.

  • MidHudson Regional Hospital
    241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess CountyPhone(845) 483-5000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert F. Ward is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Ward's primary practice is MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. The medical group on file is Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ward to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Robert F. Ward's practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
MidHudson Regional HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Robert F. Ward is one of 660 otolaryngologists in New York

Otolaryngology is Dr. Ward's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Ward is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Ward's licenses on file in 3 states: New York, Florida and Ohio.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, New YorkPrimaryLicense 151412 · 1982 to 2027 · taxonomy 207Y00000X
  • Florida license2024 to 2026
  • Ohio licenseLicense 35.151462 · 2024 to 2026

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists acute sinusitis among the conditions Dr. Ward treats.

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Ward

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Dr. Robert F. Ward billed Medicare for 155 services in 2022

CMS data shows 155 Medicare services from Dr. Ward across 3 procedure codes in 2022. Medicare paid $12,794 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2022155
Paid by Medicare$12,794
Procedure codes3

Dr. Ward's Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Office and hospital visits
2021: 512022: 141176%
Surgery
2021: 232022: 1439%

Dr. Ward compared with the New York median for otolaryngologists, 2022

  • Dr. Ward
  • New York median
Medicare services
155vs 72078% below
Part D claims
15vs 29895% below

Medians across 638 otolaryngologists in New York with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Ward's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert F. Ward's patients have a median age of 8

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ward's median patient age at 8, with 44% women.

Dr. Ward's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 8

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women44%
  • Men53%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Robert F. Ward wrote 22 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Ward wrote 22 Medicare Part D claims for 14 patients. 95% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 15 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $1,581 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202422
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$1,581
Part D patients14

Dr. Ward's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic21 claims95%
  • Brand-name and other1 claims5%

Dr. Ward's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Ward's Part D claims, 2024

  • Antibiotics55%12 of 22 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018

  • 2017
  • 2018
Claims for drugs CMS names
2017: 132018: 1515%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2018, 1 in 2017.

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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

Dr. Robert F. Ward scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Ward for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Ward accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
MIPS final score, 2024
75 of 100

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Robert F. Ward has 5 publications on record

Dmand AI links 5 papers to Dr. Ward, published from 2014 to 2020. 2020 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Consensus, Otolaryngology and Patient-Centered Care. Dr. Ward has published most often in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. Dr. Ward's most frequent co-authors are Max M. April, MD, Kenny H. Chan, MD and Catherine K. Hart, MD.

Papers5
Years published2014 to 2020

Dr. Ward's papers by year, 2014 to 2020

Topics Dr. Ward writes about most

  • Consensus
  • Otolaryngology
  • Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Ward's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Ward

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Robert F. Ward received $745 in industry payments from 2018 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 28 general payments to Dr. Ward from 14 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Medtronic USA, Inc. paid the most, $162.

General payments to Dr. Ward by program year, 2018 to 2024

Companies that paid Dr. Ward the most, 2018 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Robert F. Ward graduated from Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Ward graduated from Weill Cornell Medicine in 1981.

  1. Medical schoolWeill Cornell Medicine
  2. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Dr. Robert F. Ward accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers

Dr. Ward is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, MVP Health Care and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Ward accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare9
  2. PPO8
  3. HMO5
  4. POS4
  5. Medicaid3
  6. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Robert F. Ward's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare 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)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Robert F. Ward's NPI number?

Dr. Robert F. Ward's NPI number is 1568486819. It was assigned on July 27, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert F. Ward?

Dr. Robert F. Ward is an otolaryngologist in Poughkeepsie, New York. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. Robert F. Ward practice?

Dr. Ward practices at 241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Dr. Ward's primary practice is MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ward to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Robert F. Ward's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Ward is (845) 483-5000.

What is Dr. Robert F. Ward's medical license number?

Dr. Ward holds New York license 151412, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Robert F. Ward been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Ward in New York (1982 to 2027), Florida (2024 to 2026) and Ohio (2024 to 2026).

What medical group is Dr. Robert F. Ward part of?

Dr. Ward is linked to Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services.

Does Dr. Robert F. Ward accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Ward billed Medicare for 155 services in 2022, and Dr. Ward accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Robert F. Ward's MIPS score?

Dr. Ward's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

Is Dr. Robert F. Ward board certified?

Yes. Dr. Ward is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

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What services does Dr. Robert F. Ward bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Ward's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), office visit, established patient (99214) and surgery: ear (69210).

Where did Dr. Robert F. Ward go to medical school?

Dr. Ward graduated from Weill Cornell Medicine in 1981.

What drugs does Dr. Robert F. Ward prescribe most?

In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ward's most prescribed drugs by claims were Mometasone Furoate.

Has Dr. Robert F. Ward received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $745 in general payments to Dr. Ward from 14 companies from 2018 to 2024. The largest total came from Medtronic USA, Inc.

How long has Dr. Robert F. Ward been practicing?

Dr. Ward graduated from medical school in 1981, 45 years ago.

Does Dr. Robert F. Ward do research?

Dmand AI links 5 publications to Dr. Ward, published from 2014 to 2020.

Who does Dr. Robert F. Ward publish with?

Dr. Ward's most frequent co-authors are Max M. April, MD (2 shared papers), Kenny H. Chan, MD (2 shared papers) and Catherine K. Hart, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Robert F. Ward accept?

Dr. Ward is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, MVP Health Care and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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