Quick answers
- Does Karen S. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. 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 Karen S. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 723 services for Karen S. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen S. Ward's NPI number?
- 1790831493. 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 Karen S. 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 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 723 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)115 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)86 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)72 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)52 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)52 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis58%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen S. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7008 Indiana Ave, Suite ALubbock, TX 79413 (806) 698‑8088
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LFM Associates12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LFM Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790831493 |
| 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