LELA ANNE LASETER WARD MD
NPI 1902191786
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Active since June 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.81/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 389-3875(706) 389-3876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2026, Oct 25, 2022, Jul 12, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Lela Anne Laseter Ward Md NPPES

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

LELA ANNE LASETER WARD MD (NPI 1902191786) is an individual internal medicine provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (71583) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary's Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902191786
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLELA ANNE LASETER WARDCredential: MD
Location Address1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200CAthens, GA 30606-2165
Mailing AddressPo Box 48089Athens, GA 30604-8089 · (706) 389-3727 · Fax (706) 389-3951
Fax(706) 389-3876
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2026
NPI 1902191786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in GA · 71583
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C, Athens, GA 30606

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1701 Grove Rd, 5th Floor Support TowerGreenville, SC 29605-5611 · Phone (864) 455-7882 · Fax (864) 455-5008
Location 21230 Baxter StAthens, GA 30606 · Phone (706) 389-3410 · Fax (706) 389-3411

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

Lela Anne Laseter 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 ID5698930220
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150514000805
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.
24 services21 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110006
Location1230 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

72.81/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.2
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.51

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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 supplier12 claims12 services$77.27 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 (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C
ATHENS, GA 30606

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 Lela Anne Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lela Anne Ward is 1902191786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2011.

Where is Lela Anne Ward located?

Lela Anne Ward practices at 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200C, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 389-3875.

What is Lela Anne Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lela Anne Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lela Anne 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 Lela Anne Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Lela Anne 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 Lela Anne Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lela Anne Ward is affiliated with St Mary's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lela Anne Ward was last updated on March 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.