HEATHER J WARD FNP
NPI 1871537480
Nurse Practitioner in Columbia City, IN

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 W NORTH ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725(260) 244-0202(260) 248-8255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Heather J Ward Fnp NPPES

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

HEATHER J WARD FNP (NPI 1871537480) is an individual nurse practitioner in Columbia City, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71001938A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871537480
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER J WARDCredential: FNP
Location Address620 W NORTH STColumbia City, IN 46725-1214
Mailing Address11109 Parkview Plaza Dr # 117Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1701
Fax(260) 248-8255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2022
NPI 1871537480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in IN · 71001938A
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.
620 W NORTH ST, Columbia City, IN 46725

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid200877550IN
Other000000531688Anthem
Other351992146Sagamore

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

Heather J Ward Fnp 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 ID5092801365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071017000861
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
83 services43 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
24 services13 patients
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.
21 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Parkview Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Wayne, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150021
Location11109 Parkview Plaza DriveFort Wayne, IN 46845 · Allen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkview Whitley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia City, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150101
Location1260 E Sr 205Columbia City, IN 46725 · Whitley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46725 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

81.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.49

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Family Medicine
620 W NORTH ST
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725

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 Heather Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Ward is 1871537480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is Heather Ward located?

Heather Ward practices at 620 W North St, Columbia City, IN 46725. The listed phone number is (260) 244-0202.

What is Heather Ward's specialty?

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

Is Heather Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather 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 Heather Ward accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Heather 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 Heather Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Ward is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Whitley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Ward was last updated on October 3, 2022. 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.