Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Ernest Benjamin Ward III, DDS
Dentist in Whiteville, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1649288606
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Ernest Benjamin Ward III
Credential DDS
Sex Male
Practice address 521 South Franklin Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472
Phone (910) 642-4156
Fax (910) 642-0557
Enumeration date Aug 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees.
About the DDS credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7998902 | Medicaid | NC | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Ernest Ward?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ernest Ward is 1649288606, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Ernest Ward practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Whiteville, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.