Dr Kevin M Ward, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Meridian, MS

Dr Kevin M Ward, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Meridian, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 1800 12th St, Meridian, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 703-9223.

Dr Kevin M Ward is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 18539) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821082322.

Contact Information

Dr Kevin M Ward, MD
1800 12th St,
Meridian, MS 39301-4158
(601) 703-9223
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kevin M Ward
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location1800 12th St, Meridian, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kevin M Ward attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821082322
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426025065
  • Enrollment ID: I20040914000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kevin M Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821082322NPI-NPPES
73014027OtherBLUE CROSS OF AL
009971155OtherMEDICAID OF AL
07852370MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 18539 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sta Home Health And HospiceCarthage, MSHome health agency
Rush Foundation HospitalMeridian, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Foundation Inc9234043712127

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kevin M Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609820539
PECOS PAC ID: 9234043712
Enrollment ID: O20031118000855

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kevin M Ward is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kevin M Ward, MD
2111 14th St,
Meridian, MS 39301-4041

Ph: (601) 693-3834
Dr Kevin M Ward, MD
1800 12th St,
Meridian, MS 39301-4158

Ph: (601) 703-9223

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