Active NPI 1265425920 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Gary L Ward , ATC, PT

Physical Therapist • Springfield, MO

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gary Ward, ATC, PT is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physical Therapist in Springfield, MO. Practice services are available at 901 S NATIONAL AVE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 S National Ave
Missouri State University

Springfield, MO 658040027

Telephone 4178368553

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Missouri State University Athletic Training Servicesis Facility NPI 1427021765

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physical Therapist in Springfield, MO

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 14.2 Yrs

State Avg: 16.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

132 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (4573 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

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physical Therapist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225100000X

State License MO R0321

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2255A2300X

State License MO 000012

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.