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Active NPI 1083777429 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Douglas Ward , OD

Optometrist • Glasgow, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Ward, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Glasgow, KY. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1976, Dr. Ward delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1407 N RACE ST.

Dr. Ward accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1407 N Race St

Glasgow, KY 421413474

Telephone 2706516652
Fax 2706519840
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Glasgow, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 34.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Glasgow, KY (836 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ward (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Glasgow Specialty Average (34.2 Years) 34.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
2,340 21 $2.00 $1.07
92250 Photography of the retina
226 108 $35.00 $16.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
198 197 $139.85 $113.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
79 66 $80.00 $78.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
35 35 $140.00 $135.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
28 13 $40.00 $28.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
16 15 $80.00 $51.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 841DT

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
77008415 (KY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Shae Wilson

Optometrist

NPI 1972357382

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 09, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 09, 2008

Registered at 1407 N RACE ST, GLASGOW, KY 421413474 (Tel: 2706516652)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 09, 2008

Registered at 1407 N RACE ST, GLASGOW, KY 421413474 (Tel: 2706516652)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 09, 2008

Recorded as STEPHEN WARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 09, 2008

Optometrist (License #841DT in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083777429
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 18, 2006
Last Update: June 09, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1407 N Race St

Glasgow, KY 421413474

Phone: 2706516652

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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