Quick answers
- Does Kelly P. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelly P. Ward accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelly P. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 233 Original Medicare patients and 4,139 services for Kelly P. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly P. Ward's NPI number?
- 1073595104. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kelly P. Ward, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 233 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,139 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)2,623 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)536 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)221 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)160 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)93 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety21%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Kelly P. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelly P. Ward at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110074
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly P. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1305 Jennings Mill RdWatkinsville, GA 30677
- 340 Exchange BlvdBethlehem, GA 30620 (678) 963‑7171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly P. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Watkinsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watkinsville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Emory University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073595104 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians