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FRANCES WARD DNP, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1467164939
Nurse Practitioner in Downers Grove, IL

Active since December 15, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515(630) 719-4799(630) 963-7420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2026, Aug 27, 2026, Dec 15, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Frances Ward Dnp, Agacnp-bc NPPES

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

FRANCES WARD DNP, AGACNP-BC (NPI 1467164939) is an individual nurse practitioner in Downers Grove, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209025712) and active in the NPI registry since December 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Orland Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467164939
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCES WARDCredential: DNP, AGACNP-BC
Location Address3825 HIGHLAND AVEDowners Grove, IL 60515-1552
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293 · (847) 390-5900 · Fax (847) 390-4757
Fax(630) 963-7420
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1467164939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209025712
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 209025712 (IL)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 115258 Catalina DrOrland Park, IL 60462-4322 · Phone (708) 220-3750

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Frances Ward Dnp, Agacnp-bc 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 ID8426414202
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230522000417
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Frances Ward reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes 99235
This service involves a brief hospital stay for a moderate health issue. You'll be admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 50 minutes. It's a quick, efficient way to receive necessary care and medical attention.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60515 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, TOWER 2 SUITE 400
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, 3B
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, TOWER 2 SUITE 400
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Legal Medicine
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 4B
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, 3B
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Urology
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 207
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, TOWER I, SUITE 3F
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
3825 HIGHLAND AVE, TOWER 2 SUITE 400
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

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 Frances Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frances Ward is 1467164939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2022.

Where is Frances Ward located?

Frances Ward practices at 3825 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The listed phone number is (630) 719-4799.

What is Frances Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Frances Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frances 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Frances Ward's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frances Ward reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) and University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Frances Ward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Frances Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frances Ward is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frances Ward was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.