Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Hartford, KY

  • NPI 1578552600
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1211 Old Main St
Hartford, KY 423471619
(270) 298-7411
Mailing address
Po Box 148
Hartford, KY 423470148

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 1, 2024
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #28784
Medicaid
KY #64287840

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578552600. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,625
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$233,089
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 2,534 1,167 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 1,520 258 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 716 538 $32
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 359 270 $76
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 181 73 $38
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 178 71 $36
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 154 89 $12
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 137 127 $11
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site 119 107 $58
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 117 43 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hartford Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 288. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$28
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $28.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$28

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Ward practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Hartford, KY.
Where does Dr. Brian Ward practice?
Dr. Brian Ward practices at 1211 Old Main St, Hartford, KY 423471619. Office phone: 2702987411.
What is Dr. Brian Ward's NPI?
Dr. Brian Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578552600, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.