Edward Ford, - Medicare Optometrist in Twin Falls, ID

Edward Ford, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Twin Falls, Idaho. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ford Family Eye Care, P.c. and his current practice location is 2139 Village Park Ave Ste 100, Twin Falls, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 736-2020.

Edward Ford is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number ODP-100217) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295746840.

Contact Information

Edward Ford,
2139 Village Park Ave Ste 100,
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2020
(208) 734-8393

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameEdward Ford
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2139 Village Park Ave Ste 100, Twin Falls, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edward Ford attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295746840
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/13/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951307719
  • Enrollment ID: I20120411000406

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward Ford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295746840NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1869 (Georgia)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist ODP-100217 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ford Family Eye Care, P.c.60020775592

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Edward Ford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFord Family Eye Care, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144509084
PECOS PAC ID: 6002077559
Enrollment ID: O20120411000130

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Edward Ford is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edward Ford,
2139 Village Park Ave Ste 100,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-4491

Ph: (208) 736-2020
Edward Ford,
2139 Village Park Ave Ste 100,
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Ph: (208) 736-2020

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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