Ian Gordon Dorward, MD
Ian Gordon Dorward is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Provo, UT with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in neurological surgery, Ian Gordon Dorward, MD is a long-established neurosurgeon in Provo. A Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 193dNPPES updated 2025-11-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.29/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better31.92%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+26.8 pts)
31.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
90
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
97
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
426
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19.3k received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ian Gordon Dorward's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Nov 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Ian Gordon Dorward
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ian Gordon Dorward for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Provo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ian Gordon Dorward
NPI records show Dr. Dorward as active with telehealth listed in Provo, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 357-3460.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1055 N 300 W Ste 400, Provo, UT 84604-3359
Mailing Address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
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