BLUE RIDGE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, INC.
NPI 1285846493
Otolaryngology in Boone, NC
About Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BLUE RIDGE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, INC. (NPI 1285846493), doing business as Charles W. Ford, M.d., P.a., is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Boone, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Charles W Ford, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
12Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4
Clinicians, nearest first (12)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. is 1285846493. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007. The provider was formerly known as Charles W. Ford, M.D., P.A..
Where is Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. located?
Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. is located at 870 State Farm Rd Suite 101, Boone, NC 28607. The listed phone number is (828) 264-4545.
What is Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Otolaryngology (6), Qualified Audiologist (4) and Allergy/Immunology (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. accept?
Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. 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 Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. was last updated on July 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Blue Ridge Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc. · NPI 1285846493
Otolaryngology organization in Boone, North Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 3, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1285846493 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** May 3, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Charles Ford, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 870 STATE FARM RD, SUITE 101, Boone, NC 28607-4861
- **Phone:** (828) 264-4545 · **Fax:** (828) 264-3279
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 12 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Otolaryngology (6), Qualified Audiologist (4), Allergy/Immunology (1); 6 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 12, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 8932979 (NC)
---
Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1285846493) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.