Active NPI 1144511304 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Patrick Ford

Ophthalmology • Anchorage, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Ford is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Anchorage, AK. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 2011, James Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR.

James Ford is affiliated with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4315 Diplomacy Dr

Anchorage, AK 995085926

Telephone 9077291400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Facility NPI 1437189339

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Anchorage, AK

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -13.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.4 Yrs

State Avg: 24.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

26 Specialists

Practicing in Anchorage, AK (40 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Anchorage Specialty Average (28.4 Years) 28.4 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	151	132	$369.00	$98.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	136	77	$153.00	$38.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	116	71	$5374.00	$667.21
92134 Imaging of retina	104	83	$157.00	$32.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$448.00	$122.88
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	26	$93.00	$9.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	18	$269.00	$65.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$134.00	$34.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	109	95	$359.82	$101.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	86	52	$149.16	$39.48
92134 Imaging of retina	77	67	$181.55	$33.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$435.68	$123.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	71	49	$5259.01	$676.67
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	38	$262.52	$67.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	27	$157.30	$114.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	28	27	$90.21	$10.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	111	71	$144.86	$40.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	95	95	$424.28	$128.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	90	57	$5102.16	$695.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	86	75	$350.56	$104.43
92134 Imaging of retina	70	64	$191.37	$34.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	53	45	$255.72	$68.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	47	$157.30	$117.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	18	$88.05	$10.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$127.45	$36.67
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$1951.82	$402.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	100	67	$4946.60	$701.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	91	70	$140.59	$41.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	77	64	$245.94	$70.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	57	53	$342.60	$106.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	39	$157.30	$118.95
92134 Imaging of retina	37	32	$184.97	$34.21
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	35	35	$245.00	$63.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$412.59	$133.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	13	$1887.14	$412.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	58	52	$241.28	$72.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	39	25	$4821.00	$719.57
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	33	26	$135.36	$42.99
92134 Imaging of retina	28	27	$181.21	$35.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$328.11	$109.20
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	26	$241.31	$66.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$396.00	$130.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$237.00	$71.01
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	12	$1973.93	$415.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	135	80	$130.50	$42.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	121	75	$4651.23	$829.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	72	$231.02	$70.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$386.95	$133.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	42	40	$318.90	$109.01
92134 Imaging of retina	41	38	$169.22	$34.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$174.30	$30.65
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	22	$231.27	$66.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	20	$115.60	$38.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$144.74	$34.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	117	80	$4577.84	$831.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	113	76	$127.10	$42.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	86	66	$309.57	$107.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	50	$224.75	$69.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$374.65	$135.94
92134 Imaging of retina	38	35	$161.53	$34.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	31	$150.16	$88.20
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	23	$224.22	$65.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	16	$113.11	$37.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	17	$169.11	$29.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	16	$224.31	$67.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	148	102	$126.00	$41.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	127	85	$4499.00	$816.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	89	78	$308.00	$105.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$373.00	$135.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	35	$223.00	$68.88
92134 Imaging of retina	28	27	$166.64	$34.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	23	$147.00	$87.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	20	$168.00	$29.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	18	$112.00	$36.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$223.00	$71.01
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	14	$5750.00	$1025.89
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	12	$131.00	$28.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01075691A

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

3900 Ambassador Dr, Anchorage, AK 995085922

Phone: 9075632662

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

4320 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 995085925

Phone: 9072654955

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

3976 University Lake Dr, Anchorage, AK 995084644

Phone: 9075632662

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

3801 University Lake Dr, Anchorage, AK 995084658

Phone: 9075632662

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 995085926

Phone: 9075632662

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Laura Shively , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1174797088

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eli Bress , DO

Otolaryngology

NPI 1255897880

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Theresa Bartoldus , AuD

Audiologist

NPI 1871991661

Doctor of Audiology

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 August 27, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2015

Registered at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 995085926 (Tel: 9077291400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2015

Registered at 2809 DISCOVERY BAY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 995152748

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2015

Recorded as JAMES FORD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #01075691A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 22, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144511304

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 22, 2011

Last Update: August 27, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2809 Discovery Bay Dr

Anchorage, AK 995152748

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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