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ALBERT SHEDERICK FORD JR. MD
NPI 1558369462
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Hendersonville, NC

Active since July 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792(828) 687-8670(828) 687-6293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Albert Shederick Ford Jr. Md NPPES

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

ALBERT SHEDERICK FORD JR. MD (NPI 1558369462) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Hendersonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9300699) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558369462
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameALBERT SHEDERICK FORD JR.Credential: MD
Location Address132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIRHendersonville, NC 28792-8208
Mailing Address1509 Dulles DrLafayette, LA 70506 · (337) 991-9276 · Fax (337) 943-0846
Phone(828) 687-8670
Fax(828) 687-6293
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1558369462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 9300699✔ Licensed in SC · 37441
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIR, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8932996NC
Other32996NC · Bcbs
Other380001071NC · Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina 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

Albert Shederick Ford Jr. Md 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 ID4486746401
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070822001184, I20170612000124
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Albert Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

WNC Longterm Healthcare, PLLC
6.3 mi
Family Medicine
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326384652 (828) 693-4431
Curana Health Of North Carolina PLLC
201 mi
Internal Medicine
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770217176 (337) 408-0797
Physicians Eldercare PA
201 mi
General Practice
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 365 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023083268 (337) 991-9276
Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC
221 mi
Family
6650 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275915522 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Of South Carolina PC
228 mi
Internal Medicine
2375 BAKER HOSPITAL BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316477896 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Medical Group LLC
951 mi
Internal Medicine
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255640678 (337) 991-9276

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 11

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
345 services96 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
159 services96 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
108 services62 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
78 services61 patients
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99304
An initial nursing facility visit is a daily check-up to monitor your health status. This service, lasting typically 25 minutes, involves a nurse assessing your overall wellbeing, discussing concerns, and updating your care plan as needed.
56 services56 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
51 services51 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28792 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$23.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$4.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$8.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers22 claims2,984 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers35 claims1,354 services$7.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing A6197
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier19 claims750 services$15.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Albert Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Ford is 1558369462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2005.

Where is Albert Ford located?

Albert Ford practices at 132 Homestead Farm Cir, Hendersonville, NC 28792. The listed phone number is (828) 687-8670.

What is Albert Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Albert Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Albert 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 Albert Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Albert Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: WNC Longterm Healthcare, PLLC (Hendersonville, NC), Curana Health Of North Carolina PLLC (Durham, NC), Physicians Eldercare PA (Durham, NC), Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC (North Charleston, SC), Curana Health Of South Carolina PC (North Charleston, SC) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Albert Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Albert Ford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Albert 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Albert Ford was last updated on September 6, 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.