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Anesthesiology

Joshua Q. Ward, MD

Works at hospitals in Spokane, WA · Spokane Valley, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Joshua Q. Ward, MD is an anesthesiologist at 800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. Phone: (509) 458-5800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua Q. Ward had 135 Original Medicare patients and 190 services. NPI 1124202908. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua Q. Ward, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua Q. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Q. 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 Joshua Q. Ward see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 190 services for Joshua Q. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua Q. Ward's NPI number?
1124202908. 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 Joshua Q. 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 patients135
Services billed to Medicare190
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)21 services
  2. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)20 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)18 services
  4. Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (01922)16 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)13 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Atrial fibrillation36%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Joshua Q. Ward works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Q. 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.

  • Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500044
  • Multicare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500119

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua Q. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Q. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Associates, PS61 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Spokane

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Associates, PS

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124202908
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians