Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Ward, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Temple, TX

  • NPI 1952575714
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2401 S 31St St, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 724-2111
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752845080

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M8416

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952575714. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
213
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$48,053
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 83 69 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 62 $93
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 24 24 $1,378
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $128
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 15 13 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 164. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
222
Patients
102
Total drug cost
$2,685
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 75 37 $1,318
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 70 52 $364
Gabapentin Generic 29 13 $308
Tramadol Hcl Generic 18 0 $73
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 17 0 $212
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 13 0 $410

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Ward practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Temple, TX.
Where does Dr. Russell Ward practice?
Dr. Russell Ward practices at 2401 S 31St St, Temple, TX 76508. Office phone: 2547242111.
What is Dr. Russell Ward's NPI?
Dr. Russell Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952575714, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder (HCPCS 23472). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.