Dr Glenn Porter Ward, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Decatur, AL

Dr Glenn Porter Ward, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Dhp Of Alabama Pc and his current practice location is 1405 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-6414.

Dr Glenn Porter Ward is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00012567) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699726968.

Contact Information

Dr Glenn Porter Ward, MD
1405 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341
(256) 355-6414
(256) 355-6646

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Glenn Porter Ward
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location1405 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Glenn Porter Ward attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699726968
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759361066
  • Enrollment ID: I20110104001188

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Glenn Porter Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699726968NPI-NPPES
020038026OtherALRR MEDICARE
000016013MedicaidAL
51016013WAROtherALBCBS
1710231OtherALUNITED HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 00012567 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dhp Of Alabama Pc76181017427

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Glenn Porter Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDhp Of Alabama Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497187207
PECOS PAC ID: 7618101742
Enrollment ID: O20131003000481

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Glenn Porter Ward is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Glenn Porter Ward, MD
Po Box 1029,
Decatur, AL 35602-1029

Ph: (256) 355-6414
Dr Glenn Porter Ward, MD
1405 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341

Ph: (256) 355-6414

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