Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 13+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward, DO, is the Hospitalist specialist in Ankeny, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2011, having over 13 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Clinics Inc. Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (515) 643-8100 to request Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 E 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50021-2077

Phone 1: (515) 643-8100
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joel Pitchford Ward
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254571508
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hospitalist (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 13 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2011.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710268115
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joel Pitchford Ward has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 13 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Mercy Clinics Inc


Practice Locations

800 E 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50021-2077
Phone: (515) 643-8100
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, January 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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