Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Austin Ward, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1780943274
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
800 Rose St, University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 405360001
(270) 556-3314 - Mailing address
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2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 301
Paducah, KY 420033826
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 10, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Kentucky #53544 · Kentucky #NONE · Kentucky #R3061
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780943274. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
472
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$140,841
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 106 | 48 | $76 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 58 | 58 | $155 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 51 | 51 | $208 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 48 | $121 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 16 | $48 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 29 | 29 | $1,681 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 28 | 28 | $163 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 26 | 26 | $15 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 24 | 23 | $125 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 15 | 15 | $374 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,221
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 14 | $1,139.79 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $374.72 | |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 3 | $169.77 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $91.56 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 2 | $73.59 | |
| ABIOMED | 2 | $65.38 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $59.74 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $59.11 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $52.86 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 3 | $42.94 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $37.27 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $19.92 | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $18.36 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $15.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
48
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$474
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 22 | 12 | $247 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $166 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $62 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Austin Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Austin Ward practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Austin Ward practice?
Dr. Austin Ward practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405360001. Office phone: 2705563314.
What is Dr. Austin Ward's NPI?
Dr. Austin Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780943274, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Austin Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Austin Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Austin Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.