Dr. Albert S Ford
Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Albert S Ford Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Park Ridge Health, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce. Dr. Albert S Ford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 687-8670 to request Dr. Albert S Ford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Albert S Ford Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4486746401 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 43 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Albert S Ford attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558369462
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Albert S Ford
Medical Licenses
Dr. Albert S Ford has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 43 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| 9300699 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
132 Homestead Farm Cir
Hendersonville, NC 28792-8208
Phone: (828) 687-8670
Fax: (828) 687-6293
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, August 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, November 30, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Albert S Ford [NPI: 1558369462]Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine