Active NPI 1215018189 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Carla Denise Ford , MD

Ophthalmology • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Carla Ford, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD.

Dr. Ford is affiliated with Osu Eye Physicians And Surgeons, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 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

915 Olentangy River Rd

Columbus, OH 432123153

Telephone 6142938116

Fax 6142934719

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Osu Urology, Llc Facility NPI 1588612568

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Columbus, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -0.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

97 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (803 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	366	301	$149.48	$62.52
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	172	99	$145.99	$30.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	140	81	$1863.21	$496.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$228.19	$91.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$360.00	$127.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$216.65	$79.00
92134 Imaging of retina	27	27	$113.33	$23.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	26	$1481.54	$339.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	24	$119.29	$24.02
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	13	$2635.00	$669.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$95.00	$20.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	356	290	$145.88	$63.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	128	73	$135.00	$28.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	89	51	$1850.00	$508.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$213.40	$79.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	41	$224.71	$94.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	27	$105.00	$25.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	19	$1464.21	$344.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$369.78	$124.26
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$95.00	$23.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$95.00	$20.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	278	222	$134.04	$66.49
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	108	61	$110.00	$29.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	66	47	$1820.00	$521.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$204.40	$82.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$204.62	$95.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	24	$1244.44	$323.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	20	$100.00	$26.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	19	$101.53	$20.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$330.00	$134.44
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$102.65	$25.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	191	$131.08	$67.35
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	127	64	$152.87	$29.90
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	34	$1810.00	$527.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$195.00	$83.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	15	$1810.00	$532.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$207.28	$100.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	12	$105.00	$29.41
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$102.27	$24.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	67	$130.00	$51.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	83	43	$106.27	$31.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	74	$195.00	$79.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	27	$1780.00	$541.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$315.00	$130.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$111.63	$29.78
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$90.00	$23.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	669	91	$340.73	$134.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	604	603	$145.00	$122.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	288	217	$97.92	$69.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	154	97	$288.80	$51.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	95	95	$92.16	$58.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$175.00	$145.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	64	63	$84.84	$35.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	56	55	$100.00	$85.06
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	43	33	$714.88	$320.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$264.70	$140.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$172.34	$89.16
92134 Imaging of retina	26	26	$85.00	$38.28
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	22	11	$35.00	$20.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$58.94	$42.47
92250 Photography of the retina	15	14	$106.00	$46.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,228	173	$365.35	$143.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,108	1,094	$145.00	$120.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	578	354	$95.00	$70.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	295	186	$290.00	$53.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	233	233	$175.00	$144.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	161	155	$92.00	$60.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	156	141	$100.00	$83.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	115	115	$85.00	$35.96
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	98	73	$700.00	$316.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	56	50	$58.00	$41.88
92134 Imaging of retina	53	50	$85.00	$38.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$135.00	$103.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$195.00	$159.35
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$106.00	$49.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$135.00	$103.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,446	190	$341.03	$132.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,019	1,006	$145.00	$117.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	619	365	$95.00	$69.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	349	216	$290.00	$60.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	310	310	$175.00	$142.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	174	172	$92.00	$60.36
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	148	143	$100.00	$80.70
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	121	88	$705.79	$314.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	94	67	$58.00	$41.44
92134 Imaging of retina	67	64	$85.00	$38.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	62	$85.00	$35.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$135.00	$103.19
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$100.00	$77.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$135.00	$103.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-21

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OH 35093646

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

2975455 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Osu Eye Physicians And Surgeons, Llc

915 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 432123153

Phone: 6142938116

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2019

Registered at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, COLUMBUS, OH 432123153 (Tel: 6142938116)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2019

Registered at 700 ACKERMAN RD STE 2120, COLUMBUS, OH 432021559 (Tel: 6142938116)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #35093646 in OH)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2009

Registered at 15840 MEDICAL DR S, SUITE A, FINDLAY, OH 458407833 (Tel: 4194226190)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2009

Registered at 15840 MEDICAL DR S, SUITE A, FINDLAY, OH 458407833 (Tel: 4194226190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2009

Recorded as CARLA FORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #35.093646 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215018189

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 18, 2006

Last Update: January 21, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120

Columbus, OH 432021559

Phone: 6142938116

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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