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Optometry

Catherine J. Ward, OD

Sees patients in Franklin, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Catherine J. Ward, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Franklin, NC. NPI 1669438362. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Catherine J. Ward, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
Southern College Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Gossett and Ward Optometrist PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Catherine J. Ward see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Franklin, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Catherine J. Ward's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Catherine J. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine J. 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.
What is the phone number for Catherine J. Ward?
(828) 524-5044, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Catherine J. Ward's NPI number?
1669438362. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Catherine J. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Catherine J. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Gossett and Ward Optometrist PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669438362
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians