Active NPI 1578554879 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ronald Wayne Ford , MD

Urology • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ronald Ford, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1995, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1900 MEDI PARK DR.

Dr. Ford is affiliated with Amarillo Urology Associates Llp and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated, 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

1900 Medi Park Dr

Amarillo, TX 791062104

Telephone 8063559447

Fax 8063569251

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Amarillo Urology Associates Llp Facility NPI 1740373976

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Amarillo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +5.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

36.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 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
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	9,440	89	$1.50	$0.13
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,112	858	$27.33	$3.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	841	678	$303.24	$121.99
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	503	457	$70.00	$17.90
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	353	304	$50.00	$10.50
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	301	285	$46.78	$15.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	242	$212.67	$86.94
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	210	184	$75.67	$28.68
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	164	133	$602.99	$75.32
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	120	107	$70.00	$17.40
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	84	83	$650.00	$236.43
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	82	82	$321.77	$30.28
82565 Blood creatinine level	82	79	$20.00	$5.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$405.67	$161.02
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	64	37	$117.42	$47.14
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	60	60	$578.33	$120.67
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	57	57	$1078.25	$179.03
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	56	55	$279.00	$101.41
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	49	47	$378.57	$99.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	32	$132.60	$54.23
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	32	30	$718.59	$134.92
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	27	26	$1127.78	$393.18
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	24	22	$770.00	$144.85
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	19	19	$400.00	$30.61
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	19	19	$834.74	$321.74
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	19	19	$423.68	$169.41
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	18	18	$200.00	$5.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$328.24	$125.34
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	16	16	$271.88	$22.25
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	15	11	$89.47	$25.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$270.31	$98.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$477.50	$166.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	9,102	86	$1.50	$0.15
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,013	788	$21.00	$3.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	644	558	$175.00	$87.18
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	386	355	$70.00	$17.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	347	302	$259.00	$123.39
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	296	260	$50.00	$10.22
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	195	165	$590.77	$75.26
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	177	152	$70.00	$17.69
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	159	149	$66.00	$29.07
82565 Blood creatinine level	83	78	$20.00	$5.02
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	80	79	$650.00	$252.50
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	78	11	$1000.00	$170.15
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	69	69	$275.00	$31.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$397.00	$162.27
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	67	63	$375.00	$102.29
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	49	49	$535.00	$125.21
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	45	45	$1075.00	$179.14
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	42	41	$276.00	$99.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	21	$95.00	$48.48
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	35	32	$1110.00	$403.87
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	32	26	$350.00	$135.51
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	32	26	$740.00	$249.27
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	31	31	$590.00	$140.75
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	30	25	$200.00	$4.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$259.00	$107.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	27	$103.00	$55.00
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	26	26	$400.00	$31.19
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	18	15	$377.78	$136.72
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	16	14	$119.00	$23.99
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	15	13	$75.00	$32.77
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	15	13	$250.00	$59.82
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$2000.00	$704.71
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	11	11	$88.00	$25.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	8,601	86	$1.50	$0.12
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,171	890	$21.00	$3.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	939	777	$175.00	$87.00
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	381	351	$70.00	$18.14
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	296	258	$50.00	$9.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	214	201	$259.00	$122.35
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	188	159	$70.00	$18.09
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	179	160	$66.00	$29.18
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	166	140	$587.35	$74.76
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	120	15	$1000.00	$177.42
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	101	97	$375.00	$104.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$397.00	$159.35
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	82	76	$275.00	$31.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	75	70	$535.00	$120.84
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	70	69	$650.00	$261.31
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	70	66	$1075.00	$173.01
82565 Blood creatinine level	58	57	$20.00	$5.04
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	56	54	$276.00	$104.31
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	53	26	$95.00	$36.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$259.00	$108.13
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	40	38	$1115.63	$418.30
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	35	34	$590.00	$143.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$103.00	$54.57
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	22	15	$350.00	$125.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	22	$175.00	$68.21
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	21	15	$740.00	$236.05
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	19	19	$342.11	$125.82
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	19	14	$75.00	$32.14
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	18	17	$50.00	$24.11
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	18	13	$200.00	$3.90
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	15	15	$88.00	$25.50
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	15	15	$400.00	$28.74
84270 Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level	14	14	$75.00	$21.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	8,801	85	$1.50	$0.12
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,210	808	$21.00	$3.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	939	699	$175.00	$88.24
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	344	301	$70.00	$18.34
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	271	223	$50.00	$9.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	210	185	$259.00	$126.36
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	162	135	$585.19	$75.29
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	148	133	$66.00	$28.47
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	141	118	$70.00	$18.26
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	112	106	$375.00	$108.94
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	96	13	$1000.00	$183.20
82565 Blood creatinine level	93	90	$20.00	$4.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$397.00	$158.35
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	70	11	$275.00	$87.26
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	67	66	$650.00	$266.84
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	61	60	$275.00	$32.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$259.00	$109.46
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	47	23	$95.00	$36.65
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	45	44	$535.00	$125.52
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	40	40	$590.00	$141.58
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	39	37	$1130.77	$427.54
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	35	30	$371.43	$137.80
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	32	32	$1075.00	$167.55
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	27	25	$10.00	$3.00
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	21	$50.00	$23.80
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	19	17	$88.00	$25.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$103.00	$54.92
74400 Imaging of urinary tract with injection of contrast into a vein	18	18	$225.00	$120.06
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$250.00	$97.30
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	16	13	$75.00	$31.78
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	14	14	$400.00	$32.38
84270 Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level	14	14	$75.00	$21.73
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	14	14	$740.00	$366.66
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	14	14	$350.00	$184.92
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	12	11	$250.00	$60.01
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	12	$276.00	$107.64
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	12	12	$200.00	$6.79
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	11	11	$540.91	$99.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	8,700	84	$1.50	$0.11
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,079	733	$21.00	$3.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	866	660	$175.00	$72.95
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	298	264	$70.00	$18.28
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	177	155	$50.00	$9.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	149	$259.00	$105.40
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	165	19	$1000.00	$220.75
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	123	103	$592.68	$78.03
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	119	104	$66.00	$27.94
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	106	99	$375.00	$108.82
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	99	86	$70.00	$18.30
82565 Blood creatinine level	94	91	$20.00	$5.05
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	91	45	$95.00	$39.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	74	72	$10.00	$2.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$397.00	$160.03
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	61	59	$650.00	$253.35
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	50	48	$275.00	$33.93
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	45	43	$583.44	$142.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	41	39	$535.00	$132.23
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	38	36	$1075.00	$154.93
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	36	34	$1050.00	$389.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$259.00	$105.88
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	32	27	$925.00	$132.61
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	29	20	$75.00	$30.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$250.00	$100.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$103.00	$44.50
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	20	14	$88.00	$25.65
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	19	18	$10.00	$2.98
74400 Imaging of urinary tract with injection of contrast into a vein	16	15	$225.00	$124.77
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	14	14	$350.00	$151.59
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	14	14	$400.00	$31.74
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	14	14	$740.00	$335.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	13	$175.00	$72.23
84270 Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level	13	11	$75.00	$21.60
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	12	12	$70.00	$19.25
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	12	11	$15.00	$3.04
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$50.00	$25.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	9,901	92	$1.50	$0.11
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,022	703	$21.00	$3.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	768	584	$175.00	$70.88
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	421	347	$10.00	$2.93
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	252	221	$70.00	$19.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	148	$259.00	$103.17
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	139	128	$50.00	$11.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	126	111	$595.24	$78.84
82565 Blood creatinine level	117	106	$20.00	$5.44
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	112	100	$66.00	$26.33
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	96	13	$1000.00	$224.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$397.00	$156.11
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	82	70	$375.00	$106.72
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	72	62	$70.00	$20.03
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	63	61	$650.00	$239.85
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	31	$95.00	$37.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$259.00	$102.60
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	45	40	$570.33	$136.87
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	43	43	$275.00	$32.43
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	42	38	$1100.00	$409.35
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	36	18	$100.00	$40.24
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	34	31	$1065.44	$142.16
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	32	32	$535.00	$129.77
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$325.00	$31.64
74400 Imaging of urinary tract with injection of contrast into a vein	31	29	$225.00	$109.64
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	31	31	$1075.00	$181.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	27	$103.00	$43.17
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	27	25	$10.00	$2.94
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	22	$50.00	$24.37
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	21	$250.00	$98.67
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	16	13	$75.00	$29.34
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	14	14	$740.00	$300.59
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	13	13	$350.00	$132.96
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	13	13	$400.00	$32.79
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$200.00	$8.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	12	12	$175.00	$70.83
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	11	11	$70.00	$20.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	8,151	81	$1.50	$0.12
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,293	800	$21.00	$3.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	814	595	$175.00	$69.64
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	494	397	$10.00	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	387	327	$259.00	$103.16
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	303	254	$70.00	$22.26
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	200	164	$50.00	$14.93
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	163	19	$1000.00	$212.93
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	157	124	$66.00	$25.95
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	116	95	$594.83	$79.38
82565 Blood creatinine level	99	97	$20.00	$6.15
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	97	86	$375.00	$104.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$397.00	$155.05
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	74	62	$70.00	$22.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	60	$103.00	$42.10
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	62	61	$650.00	$233.29
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	62	51	$10.00	$2.94
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	47	43	$590.00	$148.09
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	46	33	$95.00	$38.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$259.00	$102.98
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	39	38	$1130.77	$451.73
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	33	33	$275.00	$33.38
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	25	$1179.76	$158.69
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	28	22	$88.00	$31.23
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	27	19	$75.00	$29.31
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	25	14	$250.00	$61.67
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$535.00	$125.06
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	24	24	$325.00	$31.91
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	23	23	$1075.00	$228.46
74400 Imaging of urinary tract with injection of contrast into a vein	22	22	$225.00	$104.09
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	17	$175.00	$71.06
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	19	19	$740.00	$291.26
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	18	18	$350.00	$109.06
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	18	18	$400.00	$33.54
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	17	16	$200.00	$8.07
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$380.00	$140.67
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	14	14	$70.00	$22.26
84270 Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level	13	12	$75.00	$26.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	7,400	69	$1.50	$0.12
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,475	886	$21.00	$4.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	744	556	$175.00	$69.06
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	539	432	$10.00	$2.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	439	367	$259.00	$101.57
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	357	305	$70.00	$24.25
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	212	164	$50.00	$17.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	210	168	$103.02	$40.70
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	186	20	$1000.00	$206.62
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	170	135	$75.00	$22.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	110	92	$600.00	$97.83
82565 Blood creatinine level	83	78	$20.00	$6.82
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	75	65	$375.00	$102.48
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	74	50	$10.00	$2.90
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	72	60	$70.00	$24.39
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	58	38	$95.00	$38.08
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	51	50	$650.00	$235.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$393.80	$157.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	43	$380.00	$138.99
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	37	36	$590.00	$144.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$259.00	$103.16
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	32	30	$1099.22	$417.18
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	31	20	$75.00	$29.99
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	29	29	$275.00	$32.86
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	24	$1040.97	$141.44
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	26	25	$200.00	$45.35
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	22	20	$88.00	$33.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	22	16	$50.00	$22.97
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	14	$48.00	$19.11
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	19	$325.00	$31.79
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	19	19	$1075.00	$278.40
84270 Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level	19	18	$75.00	$29.21
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$535.00	$129.70
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	17	16	$250.00	$59.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$178.00	$71.42
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	13	13	$350.00	$100.36
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	13	13	$457.69	$65.44
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	13	13	$740.00	$282.32
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	12	12	$400.00	$33.11
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	11	11	$200.00	$7.66
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	11	11	$70.00	$24.73
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$499.00	$198.67
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$250.00	$98.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX J9874

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Amarillo Urology Associates Llp

1900 Medi Park Dr, Amarillo, TX 791062187

Phone: 8063559447

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. David Wilhelm , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 02, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2007

Registered at 1900 MEDI PARK DR, AMARILLO, TX 791062104 (Tel: 8063559447)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 51800, AMARILLO, TX 791591800 (Tel: 8063559447)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 02, 2007

Recorded as RONALD FORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 02, 2007

Urology (License #J9874 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 04, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578554879

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 04, 2005

Last Update: November 02, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 51800

Amarillo, TX 791591800

Phone: 8063559447

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