DR. JENNIFER D WARD MD
NPI 1669672770
Hospitalist in Chico, CA

Active since July 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-5557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Jennifer D Ward Md NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER D WARD MD (NPI 1669672770) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (A98548) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669672770
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER D WARDCredential: MD
Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310
Mailing Address1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926-3310 · (530) 332-5557
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2023
NPI 1669672770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in CA · A98548
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License A98548 (CA)
1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A985480CA

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

Dr. Jennifer D 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 ID4688762578
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071109000360
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 5

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.

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.
227 services125 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.
152 services90 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
109 services108 patients
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.
34 services14 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.
29 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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.

91.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.4
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.46

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$20.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier17 claims34 services$3.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier58 claims58 services$96.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$34.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$26.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Specialist
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

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 Jennifer Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Ward is 1669672770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2007.

Where is Jennifer Ward located?

Jennifer Ward practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-5557.

What is Jennifer Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Jennifer Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Ward was last updated on August 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.