Individual provider

Norman Ward, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Medicare enrolled

Norman Ward, MD is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC, registered under NPI 1215321658. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
93319 SC Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician primary
T3011 TX Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
T3011 TX Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: SC, TX. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
PAC ID
8224433081

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Texas I20210818000234 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
South Carolina I20241226001177 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (TX, SC). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: South Carolina and Texas. The practice address on file is in Charleston, SC, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

SC South Carolina practice address
Licence
93319
Specialty
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Verify with the SC board →
TX Texas
Licence
T3011
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Verify with the TX board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery covers

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207XP3100X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207XP3100X Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 93319 SC primary
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician T3011 TX
207XP3100X Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery T3011 TX
390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1215321658 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 24, 2015
Last updatedNov 4, 2024
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address PO BOX 751461
Charlotte, NC 28275
This record was updated on Nov 4, 2024, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1215321658 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 1 5 3 2 1 6 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 2 5 6 2 2 6 1

Sum = 52 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1215321658?
NPI 1215321658 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Norman Ward, MD in Charleston, SC. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery cover?
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
How do I contact Norman Ward, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (843) 792-1414, last updated Nov 4, 2024. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Norman Ward, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1215321658 a valid number?
Yes. 1215321658 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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