Dr Catherine Jane Ward, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Franklin, NC

Dr Catherine Jane Ward, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Franklin, North Carolina. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Gossett And Ward Optometrist Pa and her current practice location is 498 W Main St, Franklin, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 524-5044.

Dr Catherine Jane Ward is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 0974) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1669438362.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Jane Ward, OD
498 W Main St,
Franklin, NC 28734-2901
(828) 524-5044
(828) 524-3549

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Jane Ward
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location498 W Main St, Franklin, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Catherine Jane Ward attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669438362
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820114010
  • Enrollment ID: I20110125000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Jane Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669438362NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0974 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gossett And Ward Optometrist Pa34766796552

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 Catherine Jane Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameGossett & Ward Optometrist Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669413456
PECOS PAC ID: 3476679655
Enrollment ID: O20100924000695

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 Catherine Jane 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 Catherine Jane Ward, OD
498 W Main St,
Franklin, NC 28734-2901

Ph: (828) 524-5044
Dr Catherine Jane Ward, OD
498 W Main St,
Franklin, NC 28734-2901

Ph: (828) 524-5044

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