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LEIGH D FORD MD
NPI 1679547616
Internal Medicine in Palmer, MA

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 WRIGHT ST, PALMER, MA 01069(413) 283-8761(413) 284-5117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2016, Feb 6, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Leigh D Ford Md NPPES

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

LEIGH D FORD MD (NPI 1679547616) is an individual internal medicine provider in Palmer, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (53357) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679547616
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLEIGH D FORDCredential: MD
Location Address40 WRIGHT STPalmer, MA 01069-1138
Mailing Address280 Chestnut St, 2nd FloorSpringfield, MA 01199-1001 · (413) 794-5700
Phone(413) 283-8761
Fax(413) 284-5117
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679547616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 53357
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
40 WRIGHT ST, Palmer, MA 01069
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Leigh D 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 ID8820045602
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050404000878
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Leigh Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baystate Medical Practices, Inc
14 mi
Emergency Medical Services
759 CHESTNUT ST
Springfield, MA 01199
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,537 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548205909 (413) 794-5700

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 5

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 hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
289 services140 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
231 services144 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
155 services150 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
63 services32 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baystate Wing Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palmer, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220030
Location40 Wright StreetPalmer, MA 01069 · Hampden County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01069 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$12.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$3.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$57.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

LESLIE A DUBINSKY
Anesthesiology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5276
DR. JILL LEVIN DO, MPH
Hospitalist
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 283-8761
SACHIKO SOLT LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
40 WRIGHT ST, WING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GRISWOLD CENTER
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5285
DR. JOHN P REHEIS MD
Urology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5400
OSCAR A. MARTINEZ D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 967-2040
DHANESH DOOKHRAN M.D.
Hospitalist
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-8761
DR. SCOTT A SIEGE M.D.
Pediatrics
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 967-2040
CAROL A COTE R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 283-7651

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 Leigh Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leigh Ford is 1679547616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Leigh Ford located?

Leigh Ford practices at 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069. The listed phone number is (413) 283-8761.

What is Leigh Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Leigh Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leigh 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 organization bills Medicare for Leigh Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leigh Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to Baystate Medical Practices, Inc (Springfield, MA). The 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 Leigh Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Leigh Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leigh Ford is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leigh Ford was last updated on September 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.