KARA ELIZABETH WARD MD
NPI 1073756227
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since April 16, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 765-5864(225) 765-2013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Jan 11, 2023, Apr 21, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2015).

About Kara Elizabeth Ward Md NPPES

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

KARA ELIZABETH WARD MD (NPI 1073756227) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (204083) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073756227
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameKARA ELIZABETH WARDCredential: MD
Location Address7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4365
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 765-5864 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Fax(225) 765-2013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
NPI 1073756227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 204083 Licensed in VA · 0101268541 Licensed in IL · 036153169
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 204083 (LA), 23953 (MS)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 23953 (MS)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 112200 Warwick Blvd Ste 290Newport News, VA 23601-2344 · Phone (757) 534-5454 · Fax (757) 534-5491
Location 21119 Jefferson AveNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Phone (504) 782-6975
Location 3400 Maple Summit RdJerseyville, IL 62052-2028 · Phone (618) 498-6402 · Fax (618) 498-8439

Other Identifiers 1

Other376013958IL · Irs

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

Kara Elizabeth Ward Md 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 ID1951534866
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140430000997
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 6

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
186 services87 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
87 services49 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
39 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
28 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
26 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riverside Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklinton, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191313
Location1900 South Main StFranklinton, LA 70438 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Hospitalist
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Hospitalist
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physician Assistant
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

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 Kara Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Ward is 1073756227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2009.

Where is Kara Ward located?

Kara Ward practices at 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (225) 765-5864.

What is Kara Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Kara Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara 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 Kara Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and 6 other insurers list Kara 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 Kara Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Ward is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital and Riverside Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Ward was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.