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Dr. Paul Ward

Family Medicine Specialist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Hospitalist, Internist

Gardendale, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ward, Family Medicine Specialist in Gardendale, AL?

    Dr. Paul Ward is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gardendale, AL 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 (205) 838-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Ward speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically treat?

    As a Family 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul 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 (205) 838-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Gardendale, AL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Ward's office located?

    Dr. Paul Ward's Primary Practice

    592 Fieldstown Rd Ste 114AND116

    Gardendale, AL 35071

    (205) 838-6000

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    Dr. Paul Ward's Practice 2

    2152 Old Springville Rd

    Center Point, AL 35215

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    Dr. Paul Ward's Practice 3

    810 Saint Vincents Dr

    Birmingham, AL 35205

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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 1952644825.

    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. Paul Ward's specialty?

    Dr. Ward is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gardendale, AL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    No, Dr. Ward is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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. Paul Ward accepting new patients in Gardendale, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Ward offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (205) 838-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (205) 838-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ward's office located?

    Dr. Ward's offices are located in Gardendale, AL, Center Point, AL, and Birmingham, AL.