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- 1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 101, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Ward
William G. Ward, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Hickory, NC. William is a 1978 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. William is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 280 services to 206 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396729265.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 304-2527
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 101
Hickory, NC 28602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
280 services · 206 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hickory 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ward?
Dr. Ward is an orthopedic surgeon in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ward's address?
Dr. Ward is listed at 1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 101, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ward?
The number on file is (828) 304-2527. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ward?
Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier is 1396729265. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ward train?
Dr. Ward attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ward have?
Dr. Ward has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ward perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ward performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ward. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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