Michael Edward Ford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Martinsville, VA

Michael Edward Ford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Martinsville, Virginia. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Friedrichs Family Eye Center Pc and his current practice location is 1975 Virginia Ave, Martinsville, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 647-3937.

Michael Edward Ford is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618001222) 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 1922008952.

Contact Information

Michael Edward Ford, OD
1975 Virginia Ave,
Martinsville, VA 24112-8388
(276) 647-3937
(276) 647-3990

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Edward Ford
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location1975 Virginia Ave, Martinsville, Virginia
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:
  • Michael Edward Ford attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922008952
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133243900
  • Enrollment ID: I20100831000486

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Edward Ford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922008952NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618001222 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Friedrichs Family Eye Center Pc07492688376

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. Michael Edward Ford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFriedrichs Family Eye Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114939378
PECOS PAC ID: 0749268837
Enrollment ID: O20040714000007
Provider NameForchin Eyecare P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366443186
PECOS PAC ID: 8224152095
Enrollment ID: O20100831000470

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. Michael 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
Michael Edward Ford, OD
1975 Virginia Ave,
Martinsville, VA 24112-8388

Ph: (276) 647-3937
Michael Edward Ford, OD
1975 Virginia Ave,
Martinsville, VA 24112-8388

Ph: (276) 647-3937

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