Active NPI 1295842524 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Orland Ford , MD

Ophthalmology • Chehalis, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Ford, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chehalis, WA. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1974, Dr. Ford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2517 NE KRESKY AVE.

Dr. Ford is affiliated with Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2517 Ne Kresky Ave

Chehalis, WA 985322409

Telephone 3607488632

Fax 3607483869

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute, Inc., P.c. Facility NPI 1114978848

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chehalis, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +21.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Chehalis, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ford (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Chehalis Specialty Average (30.2 Years) 30.2 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,152	629	$143.82	$24.91
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	732	597	$2443.50	$453.66
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	260	258	$2062.04	$321.92
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	22	$941.28	$182.47
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	24	21	$3148.33	$539.28
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	21	$3421.09	$648.42
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	13	13	$489.62	$43.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,331	870	$113.61	$27.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,080	827	$1824.61	$451.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	234	232	$1279.15	$313.36
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	41	29	$3434.93	$535.84
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	32	27	$2374.16	$635.45
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	19	12	$814.95	$180.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,242	891	$102.00	$30.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,156	835	$1693.13	$456.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	239	239	$1078.36	$316.14
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	45	39	$3447.82	$558.72
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	37	36	$2066.46	$605.83
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	19	13	$667.84	$192.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,321	794	$106.97	$28.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,055	775	$1683.93	$451.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	203	199	$1080.68	$325.76
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	48	42	$2100.19	$617.75
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	44	31	$1800.00	$334.73
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	11	$627.60	$183.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	963	437	$94.63	$30.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	592	420	$1529.19	$451.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	178	174	$950.57	$314.40
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	25	23	$2035.60	$635.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,767	756	$75.80	$33.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,118	740	$1391.41	$540.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	272	270	$882.50	$316.96
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	19	$1696.82	$668.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	2,080	860	$76.08	$39.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,346	856	$1363.09	$573.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	280	276	$892.66	$312.54
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	25	20	$1704.20	$730.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	2,879	1,077	$72.88	$44.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,872	1,072	$1253.76	$584.96
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	216	215	$783.94	$301.98
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	40	18	$77.50	$47.86
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	36	30	$1547.50	$700.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-18

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00017790

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

1005298 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1597601 (AK)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1295842524 (MT)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1295842524 (ID)

Medicaid State Provider ID

25576356 (NM)