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Active NPI 1326020736 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael C. Ford , MD

Ophthalmology • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Ford, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 714 TURTLE CREEK DR.

Dr. Ford accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

714 Turtle Creek Dr

Tyler, TX 75701

Telephone 9036305037
Fax 9032589643
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Michael C Ford Md, Pllc Facility NPI 1376069146

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Tyler Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
96 62 $180.00 $84.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
81 77 $210.37 $118.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
78 78 $295.41 $139.61
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
54 39 $120.00 $39.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
50 35 $1500.00 $501.06
92134 Imaging of retina
35 26 $90.86 $37.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
34 33 $90.00 $34.10
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
29 28 $44.48 $10.16
92250 Photography of the retina
28 27 $97.50 $34.78
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
23 23 $65.22 $26.05
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
23 23 $180.00 $80.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
20 20 $120.00 $59.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
12 12 $625.00 $328.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX P7910

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
328499401 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
8EA343 (TX)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 21, 2019

Registered at 714 TURTLE CREEK DR, TYLER, TX 75701 (Tel: 9036305037)

NPI Profile Active August 15, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 15, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 6651, TYLER, TX 757116651 (Tel: 9037472609)

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Updated Practice Location August 15, 2017

Registered at 1424 E FRONT ST, TYLER, TX 757028501 (Tel: 9035954144)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 15, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL FORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 15, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #P7910 in TX)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2014

Registered at 1424 E FRONT ST, TYLER, TX 757028501 (Tel: 9035954144)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 130639, TYLER, TX 757130639 (Tel: 9035954144)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2014

Recorded as MICHAEL FORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2014

Specialist (License #MD00035922 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326020736
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 19, 2005
Last Update: March 21, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 6651

Tyler, TX 757116651

Phone: 9036305037

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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