Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Catherine Jane Ward, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1669438362

Dr. Catherine Jane Ward, OD is an Optometry in Franklin, North Carolina. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1978, 48 years ago. Practices with Gossett and Ward Optometrist PA, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
48
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

498 W Main St
Franklin, NC 28734-2901
Phone: (828) 524-5044
Fax: (828) 524-3549
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 0974 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1669438362
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 22, 2006
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 3, 2009
Mailing address498 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734-2901

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1978 (48 years in practice)
Group practice Gossett And Ward Optometrist Pa — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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