Demming Morton Ward, MD
Patients across NC can see Demming Morton Ward, MD in person in Salisbury or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
319 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-3327
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202329/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-54.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.22%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina1.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
361
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,356
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $203k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Demming Morton Ward
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Demming Morton Ward for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salisbury required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Demming Morton Ward
NPI records show Dr. Ward as active with telehealth listed in Salisbury, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 637-3538.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Demming Morton Ward
Practice Location
319 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-3327
Mailing Address
319 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-3327
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