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HELANA WARD
NPI 1598112880
Physician Assistant in Georgetown, SC

Active since May 17, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 100, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 527-1800(843) 527-6528 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2025, Nov 7, 2025, Mar 28, 2025 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Helana Ward NPPES

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

HELANA WARD (NPI 1598112880) is an individual physician assistant in Georgetown, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3935) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598112880
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameHELANA WARD
Location Address606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 100Georgetown, SC 29440-3304
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000
Phone(843) 527-1800
Fax(843) 527-6528
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1598112880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 3935✔ Licensed in PA · MA058707
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 100, Georgetown, SC 29440
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and more.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

Helana Ward 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 ID5294019022
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210908002302
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
63 services60 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29440 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

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

ROBERT EDWARD ELVINGTON JR. MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 100
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Georgetown County (843) 527-1800

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 Helana Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helana Ward is 1598112880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2016.

Where is Helana Ward located?

Helana Ward practices at 606 Black River Rd Ste 100, Georgetown, SC 29440. The listed phone number is (843) 527-1800.

What is Helana Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Helana Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Helana 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 Helana Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Helana 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 Helana Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Helana Ward is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Helana Ward was last updated on November 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.