Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ward Brown, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1720082381
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 4, 2015
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Wisconsin #24475 · Iowa #23238
Medicaid
WI #30635400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720082381. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
609
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$41,023
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 183 168 $8
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99 98 $11
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 73 70 $8
93454 Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 55 55 $167
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 35 34 $30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 20 $86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 20 11 $76
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 19 16 $465
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 19 19 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
679
Patients
251
Total drug cost
$128,047
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 96 39 $1,855
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 72 29 $1,993
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 61 22 $585
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 57 17 $64,184
Spironolactone Generic 56 23 $408
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 52 19 $569
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 42 14 $630
Mupirocin Generic 41 41 $335
Lisinopril Generic 32 13 $210
Nitroglycerin Generic 32 21 $342

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ward Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Ward Brown practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. Ward Brown practice?
Dr. Ward Brown practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. Ward Brown's NPI?
Dr. Ward Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720082381, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ward Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ward Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ward Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.