DEE WALKER FORD MD
NPI 1568566347
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since September 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dee Walker Ford Md NPPES

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

DEE WALKER FORD MD (NPI 1568566347) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (23056) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568566347
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDEE WALKER FORDCredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2019
NPI 1568566347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in SC · 23056
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 23056 (SC)
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid230565SC

Accepted Insurance

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

Dee Walker Ford 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 ID8820025125
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050719000356
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

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.

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.
103 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Dee Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dee Ford is 1568566347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Dee Ford located?

Dee Ford practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Dee Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Dee Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dee 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.

What insurance does Dee Ford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Dee 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 Dee Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dee Ford is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dee Ford was last updated on June 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.