Active NPI 1447318357 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sandra Mathews Ford , MD

Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sandra Ford, MD is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 48 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Ford provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 516 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW.

Dr. Ford accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

516 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw

Birmingham, AL 352111631

Telephone 2057861025

Fax 2057800670

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Internal Medicine Affiliates Facility NPI 1487824058

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

48 Yrs +25.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

501 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

40.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (48 Years) 48 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	308	46	$190.00	$120.54
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	241	78	$10.00	$8.51
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	214	32	$105.00	$43.93
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	172	31	$130.00	$40.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	68	$150.00	$115.00
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	80	46	$50.00	$9.31
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	48	48	$25.00	$16.43
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	47	47	$25.74	$16.43
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	43	43	$200.00	$114.57
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	33	13	$90.00	$35.68
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	33	32	$65.00	$12.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	23	$196.33	$163.97
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	27	25	$25.00	$15.17
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	20	20	$85.00	$50.59
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	20	20	$60.00	$31.60
96160 Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment	20	20	$6.00	$2.56
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour	19	19	$180.00	$112.20
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$40.00	$27.91
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	18	18	$90.00	$81.82
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	12	11	$25.00	$16.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	306	50	$190.00	$121.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	238	86	$9.34	$7.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	77	$148.32	$115.36
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	175	31	$105.00	$44.50
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	168	31	$130.00	$43.32
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	44	44	$26.64	$16.34
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	43	19	$90.00	$36.57
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	41	41	$25.00	$16.31
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	31	31	$198.06	$115.38
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	28	25	$65.00	$13.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	16	$121.67	$83.39
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	17	15	$25.00	$16.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$192.33	$166.45
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	11	11	$75.00	$32.63
96160 Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment	11	11	$15.00	$2.34
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour	11	11	$260.00	$113.92
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	11	11	$50.00	$9.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	215	87	$7.00	$2.88
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	206	30	$190.00	$125.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	76	$140.00	$121.30
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	153	22	$105.00	$47.09
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	150	22	$130.00	$49.61
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	52	52	$25.92	$17.02
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	51	51	$25.00	$17.33
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	43	43	$185.00	$122.63
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	35	13	$90.00	$38.85
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	24	24	$65.00	$13.63
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	20	20	$42.00	$20.07
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$35.00	$27.36
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	17	11	$25.00	$16.90
99489 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	17	11	$104.12	$66.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	248	87	$7.00	$2.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	239	88	$140.19	$120.50
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	141	27	$190.00	$86.46
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	137	20	$105.00	$48.24
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	134	20	$130.00	$56.76
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	57	11	$90.00	$39.46
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	50	50	$25.00	$17.02
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	48	48	$25.50	$16.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	46	46	$185.00	$122.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	30	29	$65.00	$14.16
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	23	13	$170.00	$108.63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	17	17	$35.00	$14.93
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	17	17	$40.00	$26.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$102.69	$81.43
G0459 Inpatient telehealth pharmacologic management, including prescription, use, and review of medication with no more than minimal medical psychotherapy	12	11	$84.00	$42.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$185.00	$161.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	345	117	$140.00	$94.76
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	234	107	$7.00	$2.86
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	143	41	$170.00	$109.37
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	124	29	$130.00	$55.75
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	124	29	$105.00	$48.04
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	103	35	$190.00	$86.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	41	$94.07	$60.12
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	68	68	$26.59	$16.69
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	65	65	$25.00	$16.67
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	58	49	$39.31	$21.60
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	54	52	$65.00	$15.54
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	51	17	$90.00	$39.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	50	50	$185.00	$108.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	23	$114.88	$41.46
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	38	38	$35.00	$14.79
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	33	25	$75.00	$35.18
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	29	15	$50.00	$12.55
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	27	27	$40.00	$28.15
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	25	12	$12.50	$1.93
96160 Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment	24	19	$15.00	$2.26
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	23	22	$30.00	$14.00
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour	17	14	$260.00	$118.79
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	16	15	$172.00	$82.96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$185.00	$121.56
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	12	12	$25.00	$16.82
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$295.00	$199.25
99483 Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 50 minutes	12	12	$394.50	$248.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	326	119	$7.26	$2.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	280	111	$138.89	$99.55
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	112	41	$172.86	$103.56
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	90	90	$25.53	$15.95
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	83	83	$25.18	$16.09
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	67	67	$185.00	$102.22
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	63	62	$65.00	$15.46
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	60	17	$105.00	$47.20
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	60	17	$130.00	$56.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	31	$99.87	$64.01
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	38	22	$190.00	$84.89
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	35	18	$50.00	$15.49
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	30	29	$35.50	$13.77
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	24	12	$12.50	$1.82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	23	22	$30.00	$20.87
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	23	21	$75.00	$33.88
96160 Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment	23	22	$47.17	$2.85
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	21	14	$85.00	$38.96
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	15	15	$40.00	$26.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	12	$185.00	$127.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$295.00	$193.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	344	118	$10.00	$2.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	276	107	$130.20	$95.64
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	69	69	$25.00	$15.58
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	55	54	$65.00	$14.91
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	53	53	$185.00	$101.13
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	52	52	$25.00	$16.38
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	45	45	$35.00	$18.31
Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria)	34	34	$35.15	$17.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$103.42	$61.46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$242.06	$187.09
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	13	11	$50.00	$18.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	302	116	$9.21	$2.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	240	102	$120.88	$92.82
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	92	13	$10.00	$6.82
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	52	48	$58.65	$14.29
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	50	50	$183.70	$96.61
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	48	45	$35.00	$22.56
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	17	$50.00	$21.63
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	33	33	$25.00	$14.46
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	27	27	$40.00	$22.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$105.00	$63.87
Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria)	18	18	$35.83	$17.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 4492

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

529920170 (AL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 516 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352111631 (Tel: 2057861025)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 516 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352111631 (Tel: 2057861025)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SANDRA FORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #4492 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447318357

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 04, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

516 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw

Birmingham, AL 352111631

Phone: 2057861025

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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