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MELLISSA WARD M.D.
NPI 1891200630
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Macon, GA

Active since December 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
777 HEMLOCK ST, MACON, GA 31201(478) 633-6272(478) 633-6269 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2024, Nov 22, 2022, Oct 6, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mellissa Ward M.d. NPPES

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

MELLISSA WARD M.D. (NPI 1891200630) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Macon, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (90846) and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and maintains a secondary practice location in Macon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891200630
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameMELLISSA WARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address777 HEMLOCK STMacon, GA 31201-2102
Mailing Address777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102 · (478) 633-6272 · Fax (478) 633-6269
Phone(478) 633-6272
Fax(478) 633-6269
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDalhousie University, Faculty Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 22, 20227 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1891200630 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 90846
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 90846 (GA)
777 HEMLOCK ST, Macon, GA 31201
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102 · Phone (478) 633-6272 · Fax (478) 633-6269

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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

Mellissa Ward M.d. 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 ID9436554037
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220815003452, I20240429003282
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 Mellissa Ward reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.
82 mi
Family Medicine
1800 10TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790733244 (706) 571-1120
Imc-Diagnostic And Medical Clinic LLC
300 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 SPRINGHILL AVE, SUITE 100
Mobile, AL 36604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447201066 (251) 435-1200

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 4

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 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.
43 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
31 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
28 services28 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

LAUREN WAGNER D.O.
Pediatrics
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 42
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-7600
AMELIA CATHERINE LLERENA
Obstetrics & Gynecology
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-6701
JO BETH ROBERTS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-6706
RONALD KNIGHTS PHRAM. D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-1434
MR. MATTHEW MICHAEL MCCRORY AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-1000
MRS. DENA D MCKENNA PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC10
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-1000
LOWELL CLARK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 83
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-7140
RICHARD A SCHERER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (866) 507-5244

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 Mellissa Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mellissa Ward is 1891200630. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2017.

Where is Mellissa Ward located?

Mellissa Ward practices at 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201. The listed phone number is (478) 633-6272.

What is Mellissa Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Mellissa Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mellissa 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 Mellissa Ward's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mellissa Ward reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. (Columbus, GA) and Imc-Diagnostic And Medical Clinic LLC (Mobile, AL). 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 Mellissa Ward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mellissa Ward accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Mellissa 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 Mellissa Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mellissa Ward is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mellissa Ward was last updated on November 22, 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.