Dr. Patrick Vaughn Ford , MD
Nuclear Medicine • Houston, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Patrick Ford, MD is a certified Nuclear Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1982, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6411 FANNIN ST.
Dr. Ford is affiliated with Ut Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body, nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1982
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Nuclear Medicine in Houston, TX
Practicing in Houston, TX (54 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
78815
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
|
429 | 409 | $845.13 | $110.26 |
|
78306
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
|
341 | 306 | $296.79 | $37.89 |
|
78582
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation
|
261 | 257 | $296.66 | $48.67 |
|
78264
Stomach emptying study
|
183 | 181 | $263.88 | $35.84 |
|
78580
Nuclear medicine study of blood circulation in the lungs
|
148 | 144 | $254.66 | $33.70 |
|
78227
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs
|
137 | 135 | $279.55 | $40.63 |
|
78708
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration
|
86 | 79 | $333.28 | $54.26 |
|
78315
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times
|
84 | 80 | $347.90 | $46.74 |
|
78072
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan
|
77 | 76 | $448.00 | $71.85 |
|
78226
Imaging of liver and bile duct system
|
73 | 72 | $206.22 | $34.01 |
|
38792
Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node
|
65 | 65 | $187.22 | $31.62 |
|
78278
Acute digestive tract blood loss imaging
|
44 | 43 | $339.02 | $44.91 |
|
78598
Nuclear medicine study with measurement of blood circulation in the lungs and ventilation
|
42 | 42 | $390.69 | $37.89 |
|
78815
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
|
35 | 29 | $630.00 | $111.99 |
|
78071
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect
|
35 | 35 | $578.63 | $54.45 |
|
78630
Imaging of brain and spinal cord fluid flow at base of brain
|
24 | 24 | $231.75 | $30.98 |
|
78195
Imaging of lymphatic tissue and lymph node
|
21 | 21 | $412.05 | $54.68 |
|
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
|
20 | 20 | $92.00 | $9.39 |
|
78014
Nuclear medicine imaging for thyroid uptake measurements
|
18 | 18 | $134.56 | $22.48 |
|
78802
Nuclear medicine localization of tumor or inflammation or study of distribution of radioactive tracer in whole body, single day imaging
|
17 | 17 | $297.53 | $35.67 |
|
78428
Nuclear medicine study for detecting heart shunt
|
16 | 16 | $276.50 | $35.37 |
|
78645
Imaging of brain and spinal cord fluid flow shunt evaluation
|
15 | 15 | $193.07 | $25.46 |
|
78803
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging
|
13 | 13 | $290.00 | $49.50 |
|
78814
Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan
|
12 | 11 | $630.00 | $100.51 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-03-03NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207U00000X
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207UN0902X
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Ut Physicians
6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301501
Phone: 7137044000
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Pediatrics
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Pediatrics
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Registered Nurse, NNPBC
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7137044680)
Registered at 6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7137044680)
Nuclear Medicine (License #G3360 in TX)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 6720 BERTNER ST, DEPT. OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE - SLEH MC3-261, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552065)
Registered at 6720 BERTNER ST, DEPT. OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE - SLEH MC3-261, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552065)
Recorded as PATRICK FORD, M.D.
Nuclear Medicine (License #G3360 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
Phone: 7137044680
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