Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Ward, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Franklin, NC

  • NPI 1669438362
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 48 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
498 W Main St
Franklin, NC 287342901
(828) 524-5044
fax (828) 524-3549

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2009
Year of graduation
1978 — 48 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0974

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669438362. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
183
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$15,096
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 77 77 $118
92250 Photography of the retina 74 71 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 14 $84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 14 14 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Franklin Optometrist, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $22.84

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$23

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$614
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 14 0 $614

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Catherine Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Ward practices Optometrist in Franklin, NC.
Where does Dr. Catherine Ward practice?
Dr. Catherine Ward practices at 498 W Main St, Franklin, NC 287342901. Office phone: 8285245044.
What is Dr. Catherine Ward's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669438362, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.