MS. JOANNA JOY WARD PA-C
NPI 1023682655
Physician Assistant - Medical in Charleston, SC

Active since May 18, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2025, Jul 2, 2025, Apr 2, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ms. Joanna Joy Ward Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MS. JOANNA JOY WARD PA-C (NPI 1023682655) is an individual medical provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3969) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023682655
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. JOANNA JOY WARDCredential: PA-C
Location Address96 JONATHAN LUCAS STCharleston, SC 29425-5098
Mailing Address96 Jonathan Lucas StCharleston, SC 29425-8900 · (854) 800-2933
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2025
NPI 1023682655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License Licensed in SC · 3969
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST, Charleston, SC 29425

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Joanna Joy Ward Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466855374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210729000238
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
58 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
50 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.76
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.73

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
General Acute Care Hospital
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST, SUITE 409
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Physician Assistant
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST, STE 816 CSB MSC 630
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Physician Assistant
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST, SUITE 912 CSB
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Surgery
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joanna Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joanna Ward is 1023682655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2021.

Where is Joanna Ward located?

Joanna Ward practices at 96 Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-2300.

What is Joanna Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Joanna Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joanna Ward is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joanna Ward accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Joanna Ward as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joanna Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joanna Ward is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joanna Ward was last updated on November 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.