DONALD R. WARD MD – NPI #1316916869
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

DONALD WARD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HATTIESBURG, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316916869 to DONALD WARD on March 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Aug 27, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DONALD WARD below.

NPI Profile for
DONALD R. WARD

NPI Number
1316916869
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DONALD R. WARD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3688 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.
SUITE 200
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 554-7400 Fax: (601) 554-7499
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DONALD WARD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMS00124180
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MS 17322

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DONALD WARD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL CAH
      701 SOUTH HOLLY AVENUE
      COLLINS, MS 39428
    • FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
      6051 US HIGHWAY 49
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39404
    • MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
      5001 W HARDY ST
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
    • SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR
      1220 JEFFERSON ST BOX 607
      LAUREL, MS 39440
    • WAYNE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      950 MATTHEW DR
      WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF COLLINS
      18 MELODY LANE
      COLLINS, MS 39428
    • COMFORTCARE HOME HEALTH
      2260 HIGHWAY 15 NORTH
      LAUREL, MS 39440
    • DEACONESS HOMECARE- REGION I
      128 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE
      LAUREL, MS 39440
    • FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE
      1414 SOUTH 28TH AVENUE
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
    • MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE OF RICHTON
      308 NORTH FRONT ST, SUITE E ( PO BOX 1314)
      RICHTON, MS 39476

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