Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Donald R. Ward work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Donald R. Ward at 4 hospitals: Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley, South Central Regional Medical Center and Wayne General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Donald R. Ward see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Laurel, MS and Hattiesburg, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Donald R. Ward's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Donald R. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald R. Ward accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Donald R. Ward offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Donald R. Ward offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Donald R. Ward?
- (601) 554-7400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Donald R. Ward's NPI number?
- 1316916869. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Donald R. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald R. Ward at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250078
- Merit Health WesleyHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250094
- South Central Regional Medical CenterLaurel, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250058
- Wayne General HospitalWaynesboro, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250077
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald R. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1515 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 554‑7400
- 3688 Veterans Memorial Dr, Suite 200Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 554‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald R. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, PA53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Laurel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurel, MS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316916869 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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