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DR. ROBERT C FORD III D.O.
NPI 1487940060
Emergency Medicine in Melbourne, FL

Active since June 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1350 HICKORY ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32901(321) 434-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Robert C Ford Iii D.o. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT C FORD III D.O. (NPI 1487940060) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Melbourne, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS12456) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sebastian River Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487940060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT C FORD IIICredential: D.O.
Location Address1350 HICKORY STMelbourne, FL 32901-3224
Mailing Address1775 W Hibiscus Blvd, Suite 215Melbourne, FL 32901-2620 · (321) 837-3825 · Fax (321) 837-3654
Phone(321) 434-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2014
✔ NPI 1487940060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · OS12456✔ Licensed in OH · 34010661
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1350 HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Oscar Health 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. Robert C Ford Iii D.o. 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 ID4183869175
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140827002924
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brevard Physician Associates, PLLC
2.1 mi
Anesthesiology
1775 W HIBISCUS BLVD STE 215
Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 378 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598008955 (321) 837-3820
Rockledge Emergency Group LLC
18 mi
Emergency Medicine
110 LONGWOOD AVE
Rockledge, FL 32955
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306200522 (321) 636-2211
Emergency Physicians Of Central Florida LLP
55 mi
Emergency Medicine
1414 S ORANGE AVE, MP 156
Orlando, FL 32806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 347 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326033341 (407) 841-5111
Mid-Florida Emergency Physicians, LLC
66 mi
Emergency Medicine
3600 S HIGHLANDS AVE
Sebring, FL 33870
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558630152 (877) 693-5700

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 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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
318 services288 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
272 services256 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
91 services88 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
62 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sebastian River Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sebastian, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100217
Location13695 Us Hwy 1Sebastian, FL 32958 · Indian River County
Emergency services

Melbourne Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100291
Location250 North Wickham RoadMelbourne, FL 32935 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32901 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

TOMOR SEDALIU
Hospitalist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
DR. OLGA DORJIMA EMGUSHOV MD,MPH
Hospitalist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
KATHERINE F. IMHOF PHARMD
Pharmacist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-7485
WILLIAM BRANDON EVANS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
MRS. ALEXA NOELLE REEDY APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (317) 805-4102
OB HOSPITALIST GROUP LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (864) 908-3530
DR. NICOLE SWICORD PHARMD
Pharmacist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1887
DR. KEVIN H WALLACE MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-4225

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 Robert Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Ford is 1487940060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2011.

Where is Robert Ford located?

Robert Ford practices at 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901. The listed phone number is (321) 434-7000.

What is Robert Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 organizations bill Medicare for Robert Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Brevard Physician Associates, PLLC (Melbourne, FL), Rockledge Emergency Group LLC (Rockledge, FL), Emergency Physicians Of Central Florida LLP (Orlando, FL) and Mid-Florida Emergency Physicians, LLC (Sebring, FL). Each 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 Robert Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Ford accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Robert 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 Robert Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Ford is affiliated with Sebastian River Medical Center and Melbourne Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Ford was last updated on December 31, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.