MICHAEL D FORD CRNA
NPI 1235109265
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lake Charles, LA

Q: What is Michael Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Ford is 1235109265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Ford was last updated on June 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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 January 24, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment

424 W MCNEESE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 478-0511(337) 478-5644 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Michael D Ford Crna NPPES

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

MICHAEL D FORD CRNA (NPI 1235109265) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (RN085525) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235109265

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL D FORDCredential: CRNA

Location Address424 W MCNEESE STLake Charles, LA 70605-5547

Mailing Address424 W Mcneese StLake Charles, LA 70605-5547 · (337) 478-0511 · Fax (337) 478-5644

Phone(337) 478-0511

Fax(337) 478-5644

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2022

NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2022

✔ NPI 1235109265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · RN085525

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

424 W MCNEESE ST, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1563021LA

Other430054687LA · Railroad Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.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

Michael D Ford Crna 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 ID9739371162

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101004001294

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lake Charles Anesthesiology, Apmc

Same address

Anesthesiology

424 W MCNEESE ST
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
60 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1588674790 (337) 478-0511

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

30 services30 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

21 services20 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190027

Location524 Dr Michael Debakey DriveLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190060

Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190201

Location4200 Nelson RoadLake Charles, LA 70605 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70605 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.06 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

JOHN BRADFORD CARLIN MD

Anesthesiology

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

RUSSELL A GUIDRY CRNA

Anesthesiology

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

NATHANIEL J DENNIS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

424 W MCNEESE ST, SUITE L
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

DR. ANTHONY J. CUTRERA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

JASON PAUL BREAUX C.R.N.A.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

MYRA CLAVIER WISE MD

Anesthesiology

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

STEPHEN JOSEPH DARBONNE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

DWANE ANTHONY BELAIRE CRNA

Anesthesiology

424 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-0511

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 Michael Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Ford is 1235109265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Michael Ford located?

Michael Ford practices at 424 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 478-0511.

What is Michael Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Michael Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to Lake Charles Anesthesiology, Apmc (Lake Charles, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Ford accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Michael 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.

Is Michael Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Ford is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Ford was last updated on June 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.