Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Samuel E. Ward work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Samuel E. Ward at 2 hospitals: George E Weems Memorial Hospital and North Walton Doctors Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Samuel E. Ward see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Apalachicola, FL, Vernon, FL and Defuniak Springs, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Samuel E. Ward's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Emergency Medicine.
- Does Samuel E. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel E. 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 Samuel E. Ward?
- (850) 653-8853, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Samuel E. Ward's NPI number?
- 1982661757. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Samuel E. Ward works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel E. Ward at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- George E Weems Memorial HospitalApalachicola, FL · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 101305
- North Walton Doctors HospitalDefuniak Springs, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100365
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel E. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 135 Ave GApalachicola, FL 32320 (850) 653‑8853
- 3607 Roche AveVernon, FL 32462 (850) 547‑3679
- 4413 US Hwy 331 SDefuniak Springs, FL 32435 (850) 920‑2065
- 7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 314‑5175
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel E. Ward as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group
- North Walton Rural Hospital LLC32 clinicians in the group
- Franklin County Board of County Commissioners30 clinicians in the group
- Southland Ems at Weems Pl2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Apalachicola
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Apalachicola, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982661757 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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