JOSEPH FORD D.O. – NPI #1912261405
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

JOSEPH FORD is an urologist located in VISALIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912261405 to JOSEPH FORD on June 28, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 03, 2023. 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 JOSEPH FORD below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH FORD

NPI Number
1912261405
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH FORD
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
5400 W HILLSDALE AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291-8222
Phone: (559) 738-7525 Fax: (559) 739-2007
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 03, 2023

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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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CA 20A16006

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH FORD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      400 W MINERAL KING AVE
      VISALIA, CA 93291

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