TENISHA DIANNE FORD
NPI 1598144685
Marriage & Family Therapist in Apple Valley, CA

Active since May 22, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17800 US HIGHWAY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307(760) 552-6700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2024, May 9, 2024, Oct 12, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 7
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About TENISHA FORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tenisha Ford, a provider established in Apple Valley, California with a medical specialization in Marriage & Family Therapist and more than 7 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598144685 assigned on May 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 106H00000X with license number 145506 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated February 2026.

NPI
1598144685 Verify this NPI
Provider Name
TENISHA DIANNE FORD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
17800 US HIGHWAY 18 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Location Phone
(760) 552-6700
Mailing Address
17800 US HIGHWAY 18 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Mailing Phone
(760) 552-6700
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2020
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-22-2015
Last Update Date
02-10-2026
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A marriage and family therapist like Tenisha Ford help patients manage problems with their family and other relationships. Marriage and family therapists encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences and, develop strategies and skills to change behavior and cope with difficult situations. Many therapists apply cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients understand harmful thoughts, feelings, and also teach patients how to replace them with positive, life-enhancing ones.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Marriage & Family Therapist

Taxonomy Code
106H00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
145506
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1101YP2500XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Counselor
Professional

754506 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
106H00000XOTHER (01)CAMEDICAL

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Tenisha Ford is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Tenisha Ford is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678013539

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20241126001617

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Behavior Analyst
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Behavior Analyst
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598144685, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2015.

The provider is located at 17800 US HIGHWAY 18 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 and the phone number is (760) 552-6700.

Marriage & Family Therapist with taxonomy code 106H00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.