KRISTI DENISE FORD-SCALES MD
NPI 1366753535
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Spartanburg, SC

Q: What is Kristi Ford-scales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Ford-scales is 1366753535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2010.

Q: What is Kristi Ford-scales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Active since June 23, 2010PECOS Enrolled

96.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

101 E WOOD ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303(864) 560-6012(864) 560-6013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2023, Mar 30, 2023, Sep 29, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Kristi Denise Ford-scales Md NPPES

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

KRISTI DENISE FORD-SCALES MD (NPI 1366753535) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (32907) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366753535

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameKRISTI DENISE FORD-SCALESCredential: MD

Location Address101 E WOOD STSpartanburg, SC 29303-3040

Mailing AddressPo Box 743070Atlanta, GA 30374-3070 · (864) 560-4304 · Fax (864) 560-4413

Phone(864) 560-6012

Fax(864) 560-6013

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2023

✔ NPI 1366753535 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 32907

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 32907 (SC)

101 E WOOD ST, Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1260 Fairwinds RdLandrum, SC 29356-9075 · Phone (828) 245-0095 · Fax (828) 248-1035

Location 2380 Serpentine Dr, SUITE 200ASpartanburg, SC 29303-3066 · Phone (864) 560-6012 · Fax (864) 560-6013

Location 3372 Hudlow RdForest City, NC 28043-9444 · Phone (828) 245-0095 · Fax (828) 248-1035

Location 4374 Hudlow RdForest City, NC 28043-9444 · Phone (828) 245-0095 · Fax (828) 248-1035

Location 5155 W Mills St Ste 108Columbus, NC 28722-9426 · Phone (828) 245-0095 · Fax (828) 248-1035

Other Identifiers 5

OtherSC10746067SC · Medicare Pin

OtherSC1074H888SC · Medicare Pin

Medicaid329077SC

OtherSC1074J577SC · Medicare Pin

OtherSC10746084SC · Meddicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.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 (PECOS)

Kristi Denise Ford-scales Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29303 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.

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.

96.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

92.17

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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.

DR. TONDRE BUCK M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-7050

ADAM KEITH RAYNES

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6000

RAJAN BHATT

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6285

NICHOLE TACKETT DO

Surgery

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6285

PATRICIA C. GRIFFIN MD

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6917

DR. VIKAS DEMBLA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-7050

DR. ANDREW OMOIT EKATAN M.D.

Internal Medicine

101 E WOOD ST, SUITE 401
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6654

STETSON REED BICKLEY M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Spartanburg County (864) 560-6522

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 Kristi Ford-scales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Ford-scales is 1366753535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2010.

Where is Kristi Ford-scales located?

Kristi Ford-scales practices at 101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The listed phone number is (864) 560-6012.

What is Kristi Ford-scales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Kristi Ford-scales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristi Ford-scales is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kristi Ford-scales accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Kristi Ford-scales 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 Kristi Ford-scales was last updated on April 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.