Kara Ward, MD
NPI 1073756227 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Ward, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1073756227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073756227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 204083 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
379 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 186 | $199 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 87 | $111 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 39 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $157 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 400 Maple Summit RdJerseyville, IL 62052-2028Phone: (618) 498-6402Fax: (618) 498-8439
- 1119 Jefferson AveNew Orleans, LA 70115Phone: (504) 782-6975
- 12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 290Newport News, VA 23601-2344Phone: (757) 534-5454Fax: (757) 534-5491
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-16
- Last updated
- 2023-01-17
- Certified
- 2023-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Ward's NPI number?
- Kara Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073756227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Ward's specialty?
- Kara Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Ward located?
- Kara Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4365.
- What is Kara Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Ward is (225) 765-5864.
- Does Kara Ward accept Medicare?
- Kara Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Ward's NPI (1073756227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.