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Active NPI 1871949768 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas M. Ward , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Ward, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Ward delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD BLDG 700.

Dr. Ward is affiliated with University Cancer And Blood Center Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 700

Athens, GA 306071465

Telephone 7063532990
Fax 7063532992
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Athens, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (81 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ward (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-01
Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License GA 98923

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 98923

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Cancer And Blood Center Llc

3320 Old Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 306071465

Phone: 7063532990

Secondary Practice Locations

1230 Baxter St

Athens, GA 306063712

Phone: 7063532990

1460 Resurgence Dr

Watkinsville, GA 306777320

Phone: 7067152410

3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 600

Athens, GA 306071463

Phone: 7623564785

2142 W Broad St Bldg 100

Athens, GA 306063509

Phone: 7063532990

3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 400

Athens, GA 306071463

Phone: 7064101734

1199 Prince Ave

Athens, GA 306062797

Phone: 7063532990

3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 800

Athens, GA 306071400

Phone: 7063532990

3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 300

Athens, GA 306071400

Phone: 7064101734

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Rebekah Corley , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023352358

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Joseph Alfera , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083257356

Physician Assistant

Cortney Maffett

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083444756
NPI 1093636904

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1124355086

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Anna Mcfather , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1124501184

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2024

Registered at 3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD BLDG 700, ATHENS, GA 306071465 (Tel: 7063532990)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2024

Surgery (License #98923 in GA)

NPI Profile Active May 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 10, 2016

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 10, 2016

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 10, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS WARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2016

Surgery (License #266900 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871949768
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2016
Last Update: August 01, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 6177262800

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