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HOWARD LEE WARD JR. MD
NPI 1518599034
Emergency Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since February 12, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, EL PASO, TX 79906(915) 569-3167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2026, Sep 3, 2024, Jan 25, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Howard Lee Ward Jr. Md NPPES

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

HOWARD LEE WARD JR. MD (NPI 1518599034) is an individual emergency medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (U8604) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sierra Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518599034
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD LEE WARD JR.Credential: MD
Location Address18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STEl Paso, TX 79906-5327
Mailing Address18511 Highlander Medics StEl Paso, TX 79906-5327 · (253) 968-1250
Phone(915) 569-3167
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1518599034 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U8604
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 0101273657 (VA)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, El Paso, TX 79906
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Howard Lee Ward Jr. 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 ID2860811676
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240724002566
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 3

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 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.
29 services29 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
17 services16 patients
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.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sierra Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450668
Location1625 Medical Center DrEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services

The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670047
Location3280 Joe Battle BlvdEl Paso, TX 79938 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Horizon City, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670124
Location13600 Horizon Street, Suite 100Horizon City, TX 79928 · El Paso County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79906 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

MS. ROCIO ERIKA SAMANIEGO
Social Worker (Clinical)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-2800
DR. GEORGE CORTINAS PHARMD
Pharmacist
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (214) 535-5955
DR. JAMESON EVERETT HOFFMAN DMD
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
EL PASO, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-9788
EUNICE SHIM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0576
DR. KATHRYN ANZOLA PT, DPT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0238
TIMOTHY ERIC HOELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-4248
WILLIAM D MCCLELLAND MD
General Practice
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0576
DR. MICHAEL PATRICK AVILLION MD
Otolaryngology
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-2273

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 Howard Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Ward is 1518599034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2020.

Where is Howard Ward located?

Howard Ward practices at 18511 Highlander Medics St, El Paso, TX 79906. The listed phone number is (915) 569-3167.

What is Howard Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Howard Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard 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 Howard Ward accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company list Howard 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 Howard Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Ward is affiliated with Sierra Medical Center, The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus and The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Ward was last updated on March 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.