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Active NPI 1871964361 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Marilu Ford , OD

Optometrist • Fleming Island, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Marilu Ford, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fleming Island, FL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 4.

Dr. Ford accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Business Center Dr Ste 4

Fleming Island, FL 320034401

Telephone 9042781760
Fax 9042781730
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Island Eyecare Pa Facility NPI 1649470766

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fleming Island, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -9.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Fleming Island, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Fleming Island Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
73 73 $215.00 $146.98
92250 Photography of the retina
22 19 $95.00 $36.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 11 $135.00 $91.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $187.31 $124.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 15397

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC5139

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Secondary Practice Locations

3915 Mission Ave, Suite 2

Oceanside, CA 920587801

Phone: 7607578771

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164539839

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1306811278

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1871902437

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Optometrist (License #OPC5139 in FL)

NPI Profile Active December 02, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2017

Registered at 1515 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 4, FLEMING ISLAND, FL 320034401 (Tel: 9042781760)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2017

Registered at 13193 CHRISTINE MARIE CT, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322252692 (Tel: 4073944294)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2017

Recorded as MARILU FORD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPC5139 in FL)

NPI Profile Active October 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 09, 2015

Registered at 3915 MISSION AVE, SUITE 2, OCEANSIDE, CA 920587801 (Tel: 7607578771)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2015

Registered at 3915 MISSION AVE, SUITE 2, OCEANSIDE, CA 920587801 (Tel: 7607578771)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 09, 2015

Recorded as MARILU FORD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2015

Optometrist (License #15397 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 09, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871964361
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 09, 2015
Last Update: March 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

13193 Christine Marie Ct

Jacksonville, FL 322252692

Phone: 4073944294

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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