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CHRISTOPHER A WARD MD
NPI 1891275566
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Conway, SC

Active since August 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203, CONWAY, SC 29526(843) 347-6038(843) 347-9808 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2026, Jun 19, 2025, Feb 17, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher A Ward Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER A WARD MD (NPI 1891275566) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Conway, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (97127) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Hospital Corporation, and maintains a secondary practice location in Myrtle Beach.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891275566
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A WARDCredential: MD
Location Address2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203Conway, SC 29526-8994
Mailing Address300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Attn CredentialingConway, SC 29526-9142
Fax(843) 347-9808
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1891275566 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 97127
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203, Conway, SC 29526

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16010 Highway 707 Ste 300Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7321 · Phone (843) 347-6038 · Fax (843) 347-9808

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid971274SC

Accepted 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

Christopher A 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 ID4284067539
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250624000692
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 Christopher Ward reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vascular Surgery
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 100
Conway, SC 29526
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
41 MALL RD, LAHEY CLINIC
Burlington, MA 01805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063447316 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northeast Hospital Corporation

Acute Care Hospitals · Beverly, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220033
Location85 Herrick StreetBeverly, MA 01915 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220171
Location41 & 45 Mall RoadBurlington, MA 01803 · Middlesex County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29526 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 4

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203
CONWAY, SC 29526
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203
CONWAY, SC 29526
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203
CONWAY, SC 29526
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2376 CYPRESS CIR STE 203
CONWAY, SC 29526

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 Christopher Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ward is 1891275566. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2018.

Where is Christopher Ward located?

Christopher Ward practices at 2376 Cypress Cir Ste 203, Conway, SC 29526. The listed phone number is (843) 347-6038.

What is Christopher Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Christopher Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Ward's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Ward reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Conway Hospital, Inc. (Conway, SC) and Lahey Clinic, Inc. (Burlington, MA). 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 Christopher Ward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Ward accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Christopher 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 Christopher Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Ward is affiliated with Northeast Hospital Corporation and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ward was last updated on October 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.