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Active NPI 1952575714 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Russell Alan Ward , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Russell Ward, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Ward delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Ward is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St
Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Temple, TX 76508

Telephone 2547242111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +1.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ward (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
63 56 $209.00 $92.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
40 35 $142.00 $62.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
21 21 $322.00 $127.49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
20 20 $267.00 $120.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
14 12 $181.25 $44.87
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
11 11 $4258.00 $1378.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-01-25
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX M8416

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

1300 E Polk St, Burnet, TX 786112136

Phone: 5127156400

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Scott And White Clinic

1010 Woodson Dr, Caldwell, TX 778361000

Phone: 9795674900

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address January 25, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752845080 (Tel: 2542159704)

NPI Profile Active April 14, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2008

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, TEMPLE, TX 76508 (Tel: 2547242111)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2008

Registered at 3830 SOUTHLAKE DR, BELTON, TX 765135080 (Tel: 2549135630)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 14, 2008

Recorded as RUSSELL WARD, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M8416 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952575714
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 14, 2008
Last Update: January 25, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752845080

Phone: 2542159704

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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