Kari Lynn Ward, CNP
Kari Lynn Ward is a Nurse Practitioner based in Portsmouth, OH with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kari Lynn Ward, CNP has practiced nursing for 15+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.08/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1611 27th St Ste 201, Portsmouth, OH 45662-6932
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
202376.08/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.7%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
158
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
311
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,378
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $657k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Dec 15, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
1735 27th St Ste B06, Portsmouth, OH 45662-2681
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Kari Lynn Ward
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kari Lynn Ward for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Portsmouth 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 Kari Lynn Ward
NPI records show Dr. Ward as active with telehealth listed in Portsmouth, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (740) 353-4143.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kari Lynn Ward
Practice Location
1611 27th St Ste 201, Portsmouth, OH 45662-6932
Mailing Address
1735 27th St Ste B06, Portsmouth, OH 45662-2681
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