James J Ford, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Newburyport, MA

James J Ford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Seacoast Orthopedic Assoc Inc and his current practice location is 21 Highland Ave, Suite 16, Newburyport, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 462-7555.

James J Ford is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 76979) 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 1730163692.

Contact Information

James J Ford, MD
21 Highland Ave, Suite 16,
Newburyport, MA 01950-3872
(978) 462-7555
(978) 462-9049

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames J Ford
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location21 Highland Ave, Newburyport, Massachusetts
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:
  • James J Ford attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730163692
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911947502
  • Enrollment ID: I20050503000833

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James J Ford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730163692NPI-NPPES
3129772MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 76979 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Elara CaringByfield, MAHome health agency
Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Seacoast Orthopedic Assoc Inc15574910405

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. James J Ford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSeacoast Orthopedic Assoc Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366462616
PECOS PAC ID: 1557491040
Enrollment ID: O20100609000846

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. James J 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
James J Ford, MD
431 Wethersfield St,
Rowley, MA 01969-1612

Ph: (978) 312-1032
James J Ford, MD
21 Highland Ave, Suite 16,
Newburyport, MA 01950-3872

Ph: (978) 462-7555

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Newburyport, MA

Marci Ann Williams, OTC
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 978-462-7555    
Dr. Andrew Banos, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Highland Ave Ste 16, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-499-4254    
Dr. Paul S. Chang, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Highland Ave, Suite 16, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-462-7555    Fax: 978-462-9049
Kenneth J Glazier, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 21 Highland Ave, Suite 16, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-462-7555    Fax: 978-462-9049
Stella J Lee, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Highland Ave Ste 16, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-462-7555    Fax: 978-462-9049

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