Quick answers
- Does Kimberly R. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimberly R. 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 Kimberly R. Ward see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 681 services for Kimberly R. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimberly R. Ward's NPI number?
- 1861825135. 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 Kimberly R. 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 681 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)120 services
- Detection test for candida species (yeast), direct probe technique (87480)45 services
- Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique (87510)45 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique (87660)45 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)43 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis60%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety30%
- Osteoporosis30%
Hospitals where Kimberly R. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kimberly R. 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.
- The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280040
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimberly R. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 717 N 190th Plz, Suite 1100Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 815‑1700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimberly R. Ward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Clinic Inc561 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Elkhorn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elkhorn, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861825135 |
| 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