Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mellissa Ward, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Columbus, GA
- NPI 1891200630
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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710 Center St
Columbus, GA 319011527
(706) 571-1454 - Additional location
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777 Hemlock St
Macon, GA 312012102
(478) 633-6272
fax (478) 633-6269 - Mailing address
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777 Hemlock St
Macon, GA 312012102
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 6, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #90846
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891200630. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
549
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$74,251
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 191 | 78 | $114 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 177 | 85 | $204 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 82 | 36 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 28 | 27 | $125 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 27 | 14 | $48 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 17 | 17 | $77 | |
31500 |
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | 14 | 14 | $136 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 13 | 13 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Columbus Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$558
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $122.45 | |
| Acera Surgical, INC. | 1 | $118.52 | |
| PolyNovo North America LLC | 1 | $118.13 | |
| Prytime Medical Devices, INC. | 1 | $84.81 | |
| Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated | 1 | $53.68 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 1 | $41.32 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 1 | $18.84 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mellissa Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Mellissa Ward practices Surgery Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Mellissa Ward practice?
Dr. Mellissa Ward practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 319011527. Office phone: 7065711454.
What is Dr. Mellissa Ward's NPI?
Dr. Mellissa Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891200630, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mellissa Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mellissa Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mellissa Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.