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Dr. Kristen Ward, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Greensboro, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ward, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Greensboro, NC?

    Dr. Kristen Ward, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Greensboro, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ward’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (336) 716-2255.

    What languages does Dr. Ward speak?

    Dr. Ward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ward diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ward. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Ward may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Greensboro, NC?

    Dr. Ward in Greensboro, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Ward's office located?

    Dr. Kristen Ward's Primary Practice

    1200 N Elm St

    Greensboro, NC 27401

    (336) 716-2255

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    Dr. Kristen Ward's Practice 2

    618 S Main St

    Reidsville, NC 27320

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    Dr. Kristen Ward's Practice 3

    1240 Huffman Mill Rd

    Burlington, NC 27215

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    What is Dr. Ward's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083909170.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ward

    What is Dr. Kristen Ward's specialty?

    Dr. Ward is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Greensboro, NC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Kristen Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kristen Ward accepting new patients in Greensboro, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Ward is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Ward offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (336) 716-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen Ward?

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (336) 716-2255 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ward's office located?

    Dr. Ward's offices are located in Greensboro, NC, Reidsville, NC, and Burlington, NC.