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Hospitalist

Christine B. Ward, MD

Works at hospitals in Rockford, IL · Freeport, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Christine B. Ward, MD is a hospitalist at 2300 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103. Phone: (815) 971-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine B. Ward had 112 Original Medicare patients and 115 services. NPI 1982714176. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine B. Ward, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christine B. Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine B. 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 Christine B. Ward see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 115 services for Christine B. Ward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine B. Ward's NPI number?
1982714176. 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 Christine B. 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 patients112
Services billed to Medicare115
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)84 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Chronic kidney disease55%
  • Heart failure54%
  • Diabetes53%

Hospitals where Christine B. Ward works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine B. 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.

  • Javon Bea HospitalRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 140239
  • Mercyhealth FHN HospitalFreeport, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140160
  • UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228

Practice locations

Addresses where Christine B. Ward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christine B. Ward as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mercy Health System Corporation753 clinicians in the group
  • Rockford Health Physicians521 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Rockford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mercy Health System Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982714176
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians