Quick answers
- Does Charisse J. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charisse J. 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 Charisse J. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 614 services for Charisse J. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charisse J. Ward's NPI number?
- 1528243300. 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 Charisse J. 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 614 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)156 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)102 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)99 services
- Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93454)34 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)34 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%
- Ischemic heart disease69%
- Heart failure53%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis51%
Hospitals where Charisse J. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charisse J. 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
- Savoy Medical CenterMamou, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190025
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
Practice locations
Addresses where Charisse J. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1051 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 (985) 641‑7577
- 1401 Foucher StNew Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 897‑7011
- 539 E Prudhomme StOpelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948‑3011
- 6550 Main St, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 (225) 654‑1559
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charisse J. Ward as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Crescent City Physicians Inc154 clinicians in the group
- Cardiovascular Institute of the South, LLC146 clinicians in the group
- Opelousas General Hospital Authority10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other cardiologists in Slidell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528243300 |
| 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