Quick answers
- Does Helen M. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen M. 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 Helen M. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 39 services for Helen M. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helen M. Ward's NPI number?
- 1134142060. 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 Helen M. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 39 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
Hospitals where Helen M. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helen M. 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.
- Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110082
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen M. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1745 Peachtree St NE, Suite UAtlanta, GA 30309 (404) 379‑1105
- 2400 Mount Zion PkwyJonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 603‑3685
- 2470 Mount Zion Pkwy, Bldg 200Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 527‑9031
- 3495 Piedmont Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30305 (404) 364‑7206
- 3650 Steve Reynolds BlvdDuluth, GA 30096 (770) 931‑6026
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen M. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Southeast Permanente Medical Group812 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134142060 |
| 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