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Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD

(590 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: spinal cord stimulation (SCS)

320 Coon Rapids Boulevard Nw
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

(763) 201-8191

Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN specializing in interventional pain medicine, anesthesiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD is affiliated with iSpine Clinics.

Office Locations

iSpine Clinics

320 Coon Rapids Boulevard Nw
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

(763) 201-8191

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9645 Grove Circle N Suite 200
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(763) 201-8191

(763) 201-8192

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Some issues Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

nerve block

In 2023, Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD performed more injections, and nerve block procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

rhizotomy

selective nerve root block

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pain management

spinal injection

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection

spinal joint injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD performed more pain management, and spinal injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and spinal joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2012 were catheterization, nerve block and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
injections	11
nerve block	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2018 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	785
injections	72
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve block	23
nerve procedures	16
pain management	54
spinal procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	24
Less than 65	287

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2019 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	857
implant surgery	22
injections	151
minimally invasive procedures	82
nerve block	64
nerve procedures	48
neurostimulator lead placement	34
neurostimulator replacement	22
pain management	148
spinal procedures	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	34
Less than 65	259

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2020 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	1277
injections	165
minimally invasive procedures	70
nerve block	63
nerve procedures	70
pain management	191
preventive care	78
spinal procedures	101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	63
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	50
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2021 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	858
implant surgery	13
injections	174
minimally invasive procedures	118
nerve block	80
nerve procedures	70
neurostimulator lead placement	48
neurostimulator replacement	13
pain management	200
preventive care	72
spinal procedures	179

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	54
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN during 2022 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	671
implant surgery	11
injections	183
minimally invasive procedures	134
nerve block	88
nerve procedures	103
neurostimulator lead placement	31
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	243
preventive care	63
spinal procedures	165

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	41
Less than 65	201

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Coon Rapids, MN were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	43
catheterization	14
doctor visit	889
implant surgery	15
injections	126
minimally invasive procedures	84
nerve block	54
nerve procedures	61
neurostimulator lead placement	37
neurostimulator replacement	15
pain management	167
preventive care	71
spinal procedures	124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	388
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	29
Less than 65	191
65 to 74	134

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He is certified by the both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and has a state license in Nebraska.

Board Certification: both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

iSpine Clinics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 590 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Coon Rapids, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dustin Robert Ward, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$2,733 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $1,845	Senza $512	Omnia $377
Abbott Laboratories	$1,637 Proclaim IPG $944	PROCLAIM $448	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $177	Proclaim DRG IPG $69
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,259 WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $442	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $247	Superion $158	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $119	SPECTRA SYSTEM $105	Other $189
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$812 INTELLIS $659	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $55	N'VISION $46	RESTORE $32	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $20
SPR Therapeutics, Inc	$473 SPRINT PNS System $473
Other	$791 Evoke SCS $179	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $116	Intracept $91	BELBUCA $40	Durolane $36	Other $329

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,340
Travel and Lodging	$1,366

Biography

Dr. Dustin Ward's areas of specialization are anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He has a special interest in pain management and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ward studied medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine.