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JAMES MILTON FORD M.D.
NPI 1033117684
Family Medicine in Wrens, GA

Active since July 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 11D0695653 · Waiver
501 BROAD ST, WRENS, GA 30833(706) 547-2559(706) 547-0729 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About James Milton Ford M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES MILTON FORD M.D. (NPI 1033117684) is an individual family medicine provider in Wrens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (014489) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033117684
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MILTON FORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address501 BROAD STWrens, GA 30833-1185
Mailing Address501 Broad StWrens, GA 30833-1185 · (706) 547-2559 · Fax (706) 547-0729
Phone(706) 547-2559
Fax(706) 547-0729
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2009
✔ NPI 1033117684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 014489
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
501 BROAD ST, Wrens, GA 30833
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00189945AGA
Medicare UPIND45360GA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedGRP2627GA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Milton Ford M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486841103
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101207001189
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D0695653

James M Ford MD · Wrens, GA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number11D0695653
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJames M. Ford
Laboratory Phone(706) 547-2559
Laboratory LocationJames M Ford MD501 Broad Street, Wrens, GA 30833
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention, 5-14 minutes G2011
This service involves a structured assessment, such as AUDIT or DAST, to identify potential misuse of alcohol or substances. If misuse is detected, a brief intervention lasting 5-14 minutes is conducted to provide guidance and support to help manage the issue.
49 services46 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
31 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30833 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
99%155 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers15 claims19 services$16.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$5.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers20 claims24 services$83.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WRENS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Family Medicine
501 BROAD ST
WRENS, GA 30833
Jefferson County (706) 547-2559

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ford is 1033117684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2005.

Where is James Ford located?

James Ford practices at 501 Broad St, Wrens, GA 30833. The listed phone number is (706) 547-2559.

What is James Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Ford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does James Ford hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0695653) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does James Ford accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list James Ford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ford was last updated on June 18, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.