Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NC Providers

Dr. William Goode Ward, MD

Accepting New Patients

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Oncology

Duke University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, reconstructive surgery

1771 Tate Boulevard SE Suite 101
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 304-2527

Dr. William Goode Ward, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic oncology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. William Goode Ward, MD is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

1771 Tate Boulevard SE Suite 101
Hickory, NC 28602

open_in_new

1470 Gaston Street Suite 400
Lincolnton, NC 28092

open_in_new

1041 Morganton Boulevard SW
Lenoir, NC 28645

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. William Goode Ward, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Calloway, 21, said he was told July 4 that he had alveolar soft part sarcoma by Dr. William Ward of the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.”—"VA. TECH PLAYER DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER", The Virginian-Pilot, September 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. William Goode Ward, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2012 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	294
injections	23
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	112
injections	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2014 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	166
injections	32
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	305
hip imaging	51
injections	50
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	102
pelvic imaging	57
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	176

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	40
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	189
injections	25
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	40
X-rays	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	18
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	133
injections	30
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	42
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	15
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	208
injections	46
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	46
reconstructive surgery	34
X-rays	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	194
hospital care	53
injections	40
inpatient care	53
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	26
X-rays	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	23
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	182
injections	34
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	29
X-rays	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2021 were X-rays, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	11
doctor visit	175
injections	21
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	162
injections	26
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	24
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC were X-rays, inpatient care, hospital care and hip imaging.

aspiration	31
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	11
doctor visit	192
hip imaging	51
hospital care	53
injections	31
inpatient care	53
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	42
pelvic imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	158
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	17
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Goode Ward, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. William Goode Ward, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Goode Ward, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Frye Regional Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Goode Ward, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Goode Ward, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hickory, NC.

4.9

Overall Rating

(20 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Goode Ward, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$8,955 Turalio $8,955
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$3,025 $3,025
Stryker Corporation	$1,941 Mako $1,279	MAKOplasty $620	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $24	HIPS $18
MAKO Surgical Corp.	$1,404 MAKOplasty $1,404
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$139 Orthopaedics $103	Hip $36
Other	$250 ATTUNE $116	Journey II BCS $35	SYMBICORT $26	OFIRMEV $24	Journey II XR $21	Other $28

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,865
Travel and Lodging	$3,781
Honoraria	$3,025
Food and Beverage	$1,042

Biography

Dr. William Ward's specialties are adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic oncology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in musculoskeletal problems and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Ward is professionally affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has an open panel in Lenoir, NC according to Doctor.com.