Quick answers
- Does Howard W. Ward Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard W. Ward Iii 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.
- What is Howard W. Ward Iii's NPI number?
- 1871361717. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard W. Ward Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard W. Ward Iii 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.
- Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, IncSalisbury, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210019
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard W. Ward Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12137 Elm StPrincess Anne, MD 21853 (410) 651‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard W. Ward Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Three Lower Counties Community Services Inc72 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Princess Anne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Princess Anne, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Three Lower Counties Community Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871361717 |
| 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
- 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