Mark Alan Ward, MD
Mark Alan Ward is a Family Medicine specialist based in Morro Bay, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mark Alan Ward, MD has practiced family medicine for 26+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Duke University School of Medicine (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
355 Las Vegas St, Morro Bay, CA 93442-1548
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.84%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
75
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,408
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $134k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ 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 · 2000
Duke University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191313
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Mark Alan Ward
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Alan Ward for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Morro Bay 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 Mark Alan Ward
Dr. Ward is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Morro Bay, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 772-7100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark Alan Ward
Practice Location
355 Las Vegas St, Morro Bay, CA 93442-1548
Mailing Address
355 Las Vegas St, Morro Bay, CA 93442-1548
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