Dr Nicholas K Ford, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Helena, MT

Dr Nicholas K Ford, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Helena, Montana. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Benefis Hospitals Inc, Big Sky Anesthetics, Pc and his current practice location is 3116 Saddle Dr, Suite 2, Helena, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 449-9100.

Dr Nicholas K Ford is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 11534) 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 1366646887.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas K Ford, DO
3116 Saddle Dr, Suite 2,
Helena, MT 59601-8645
(406) 449-9100
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas K Ford
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location3116 Saddle Dr, Helena, Montana
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:
  • Dr Nicholas K Ford attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366646887
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325131246
  • Enrollment ID: I20071217000843

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas K Ford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366646887NPI-NPPES
1366646887MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 9028 (Ohio)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 11534 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Benefis Hospitals IncGreat falls, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Benefis Hospitals Inc1153235296279
Big Sky Anesthetics, Pc14565056192

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. Dr Nicholas K Ford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBenefis Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780968974
PECOS PAC ID: 1153235296
Enrollment ID: O20100629000044
Entity NameBig Sky Anesthetics, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568708360
PECOS PAC ID: 1456505619
Enrollment ID: O20130218000130

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. Dr Nicholas K 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
Dr Nicholas K Ford, DO
5611 Rainbow Dr,
Helena, MT 59602-9574

Ph: (406) 465-5751
Dr Nicholas K Ford, DO
3116 Saddle Dr, Suite 2,
Helena, MT 59601-8645

Ph: (406) 449-9100

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