Dr. Joseph Ward, MD
8872 Professional DR Ste B, Cadillac, MI 49601 • +1-263-555-4516
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Cadillac Percentiles
NPI #1902127764 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Cadillac, MI (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Joseph Ward, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 17.71th MI percentile (-0.58σ Z-score) based on 936 billed procedures for 142 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ward (averaging 6.6 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 21% of tracked volume (200 encounters), paired with 20610 (150x).
At 8872 Professional DR Ste B (49601), Dr. Joseph Ward, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.75/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Joseph Ward in ZIP 49601 note 22 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2004) alongside 6.6 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Cadillac, MI Orthopedic Surgery peers
936 annual services across 142 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MI Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 200 | 12th | $154 – $211 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 150 | 12th | $164 – $224 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 106 | 12th | $92 – $126 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 61 | 12th | $221 – $302 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 39 | 12th | $1420 – $1946 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (39 HCPCS billing breadth) | 380 | 0th | $173 – $251 |
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Dr. Joseph Ward, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ward National Provider Identifier | NPI #1902127764 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (49601) |
| Dr. Ward Cadillac CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (936 CMS svcs; Z -0.576σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MI Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Cadillac, MI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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