DR. BENJAMIN FORD M.D.
NPI 1225699671
Family Medicine in Georgetown, SC

Q: What is Benjamin Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ford is 1225699671. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2019.

Q: What is Benjamin Ford's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Ford was last updated on October 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

606 BLACK RIVER RD, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 527-7000(843) 520-8403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Benjamin Ford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN FORD M.D. (NPI 1225699671) is an individual family medicine provider in Georgetown, South Carolina, licensed in Illinois (125-075006) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225699671

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN FORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address606 BLACK RIVER RDGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304

Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000

Phone(843) 527-7000

Fax(843) 520-8403

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2025

NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1225699671 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 125-075006✔ Licensed in SC · 88383

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.

606 BLACK RIVER RD, Georgetown, SC 29440

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14070 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5033 · Phone (843) 652-1000 · Fax (843) 520-8403

Location 2102 W Kenwood Ave Ste 100Decatur, IL 62526-4379 · Phone (217) 872-3800 · Fax (217) 872-0849

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin 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 ID42545295

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220912003073

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

606 BLACK RIVER RD
Georgetown, SC 29440

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
261 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1982604021 (843) 527-7000

Waccamaw Community Hospital

19 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

4070 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
249 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972503910 (843) 652-1000

Musc Community Physicians

101 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

338 services144 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

206 services81 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

133 services128 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

124 services121 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420020

Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County

Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420098

Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29440 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims5,164 services$0.35 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 20

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

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