Quick answers
- Does Ashley N. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashley N. 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 Ashley N. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 557 Original Medicare patients and 1,430 services for Ashley N. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashley N. Ward's NPI number?
- 1841738606. 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 Ashley N. 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 | 557 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,430 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)570 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)221 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)36 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Ashley N. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashley N. 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashley N. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 27790 W Hwy 22, Suite 27Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 649‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashley N. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midwest Ent Alliance PLLC97 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Barrington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Barrington, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midwest Ent Alliance PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841738606 |
| 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