MICHAEL R. FORD M.D. – NPI #1871502658
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

MICHAEL FORD is a physician located in LITTLE ROCK, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871502658 to MICHAEL FORD on August 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Oct 12, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL FORD below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL R. FORD

NPI Number
1871502658
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL R. FORD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
16221 SAINT VINCENT WAY
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223-9072
Phone: (501) 552-8150 Fax: (501) 552-8199
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL FORD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAR114303001
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 AR C6201

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL FORD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-ARKADELPHIA
      3050 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE
      ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
    • BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK
      9601 INTERSTATE
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
    • CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY
      TWO ST VINCENT CIRCLE
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CHI ST VINCENT HEALTH AT HOME
      1 EXECUTIVE CENTER COURT, SUITE 110
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
    • KINDRED AT HOME 1
      10825 FINANCIAL CENTRE PARKWAY, SUITE 210
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAPTIST HEALTH REHABILITATION INSTITUTE
      9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DRIVE
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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