WILLIAM GOODE WARD MD
NPI 1396729265
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hickory, NC
About William Goode Ward Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WILLIAM GOODE WARD MD (NPI 1396729265) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD447695) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (1978).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 9
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
William Goode 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Frye Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HICKORY, NC 28602
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 William Ward's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Ward is 1396729265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 2, 2005.
Where is William Ward located?
William Ward practices at 1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 101, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 304-2527.
What is William Ward's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is William Ward enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William 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 William Ward accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list William 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 William Ward affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, William Ward is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for William Ward was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
