Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Demming Ward, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Salisbury, NC

  • NPI 1144230202
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 29.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
319 Mocksville Ave
Salisbury, NC 281443327
(704) 637-3538
fax (704) 637-7793

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #19422
Medicaid
NC #8985617

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144230202. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,301
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,514
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 374 169 $85
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 186 186 $122
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 186 186 $17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 142 110 $121
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 128 117 $170
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 65 65 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 62 62 $69
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 62 57 $14
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 60 34 $10
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 21 17 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Salisbury Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,144
Patients
569
Total drug cost
$22,327
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 232 64 $2,669
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 203 50 $2,911
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 197 54 $1,410
Metformin Hcl Generic 191 54 $1,857
Lisinopril Generic 188 48 $1,520
Lorazepam Generic 148 27 $762
Omeprazole Generic 144 41 $1,734
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide (Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide) Brand 136 39 $1,323
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 118 34 $615
Sertraline Hcl Generic 118 28 $1,336

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Demming Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Demming Ward practices Internal Medicine Physician in Salisbury, NC.
Where does Dr. Demming Ward practice?
Dr. Demming Ward practices at 319 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 281443327. Office phone: 7046373538.
What is Dr. Demming Ward's NPI?
Dr. Demming Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144230202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Demming Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Demming Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Demming Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0444). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.