DR. ABIGAIL L FORD APRN, CNP
NPI 1295514446
Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL

Active since September 27, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-3800(312) 926-8550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2024, Apr 8, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Abigail L Ford Aprn, Cnp NPPES

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

DR. ABIGAIL L FORD APRN, CNP (NPI 1295514446) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209025501) and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295514446
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABIGAIL L FORDCredential: APRN, CNP
Location Address676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140Chicago, IL 60611-3143
Mailing Address676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2140Chicago, IL 60611-3143 · (312) 695-3800 · Fax (312) 926-8550
Fax(312) 926-8550
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2024
NPI 1295514446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in IL · 209025501
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 209025501 (IL)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140, Chicago, IL 60611

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Abigail Lechner Aprn, Cnp

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Abigail L Ford Aprn, Cnp 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 ID4981054814
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231219001174
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
22 services19 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.
20 services12 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
12 services11 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Dietitian, Registered
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 2140
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Abigail Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abigail Ford is 1295514446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2023. The provider is also known as Abigail Lechner Aprn, Cnp.

Where is Abigail Ford located?

Abigail Ford practices at 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2140, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 695-3800.

What is Abigail Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Abigail Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abigail 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.

Is Abigail Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abigail Ford is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abigail Ford was last updated on August 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.