Quick answers
- Does Hollis L. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hollis L. 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 Hollis L. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 143 services for Hollis L. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hollis L. Ward's NPI number?
- 1154341774. 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 Hollis L. 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 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 143 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)29 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)11 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes42%
- Heart failure35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hollis L. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 117 Redd LaneLucedale, MS 39452
- 117 Redd LnLucedale, MS 39452 (601) 947‑9596
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hollis L. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lucedale Urgent Care, PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lucedale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lucedale, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lucedale Urgent Care, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154341774 |
| 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
- 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