Meghan A Ward, M.D.
Epilepsy Psychiatry & Neurology
Meghan A Ward is an Epilepsy Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Norwich, CT with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CT can see Meghan a Ward, M.D. in person in Norwich or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 667dNPPES updated 2024-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.48/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.3%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
244
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
169
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
874
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $161k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Meghan a Ward's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.<br/>
Taxonomy: 2084E0001X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2011)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450659
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Meghan a Ward
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Meghan a Ward for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Norwich 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 Meghan a Ward
NPI records show Dr. Ward as active with telehealth listed in Norwich, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 886-1433.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1 Towne Park Plz, Norwich, CT 06360-2247
Mailing Address
1 Towne Park Plz, Norwich, CT 06360-2247
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