Dr. Thomas S. Ward
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 27 years
- Graduated from: Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Graduation year: 1994
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1588758601
Dr. Thomas S. Ward JR. MD
Family Physician
He is located at 1272 East Street in Waynesville, NC 28786. Can help patients with the following: Breastfeeding and Lactation, General Care, High Blood Pressure, Hypothyroidism, Influenza, Nausea and Vomiting. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588758601. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 456-3511. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Thomas S. Ward.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Thomas S. Ward as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Thomas S. Ward is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Thomas S. Ward is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| GlaxoSmithKline | $234 |
| AstraZeneca | $196 |
| Janssen | $86 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $988 |
Studies
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduated in 1994
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward accept insurance?
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward is listed in-network for 25 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward treat?
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward provides treatment for Breastfeeding and Lactation, General Care, High Blood Pressure, Hypothyroidism, Influenza, Nausea and Vomiting. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward?
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward's office is located at 1272 East Street in Waynesville, NC 28786.
Has Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward is affiliated with HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
Does Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Thomas Sanders Ward is affiliated with Western Carolina Cardiology. For the full list of practices see this list.