Quick answers
- Does Andrew P. Word accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew P. Word accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Andrew P. Word see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,352 Original Medicare patients and 12,961 services for Andrew P. Word. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew P. Word's NPI number?
- 1427314863. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Andrew P. Word, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,961 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)4,473 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,878 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,249 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,186 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)823 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Andrew P. Word works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew P. Word at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450372
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew P. Word is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2460 N I, 35 Suite 285Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 736‑3376
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew P. Word as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Word Dermatology PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Word Dermatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427314863 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians