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GERALD H FORD CRNA
NPI 1811986193
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Abilene, TX

Active since October 19, 2005
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, SUITE 2250, ABILENE, TX 79606(325) 793-5380(325) 793-5259 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gerald H Ford Crna NPPES

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

GERALD H FORD CRNA (NPI 1811986193) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (038581) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811986193
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGERALD H FORDCredential: CRNA
Location Address4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, SUITE 2250Abilene, TX 79606-2723
Mailing AddressPo Box 5409Abilene, TX 79608-5409 · (325) 793-5380 · Fax (325) 793-5259
Phone(325) 793-5380
Fax(325) 793-5259
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1811986193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 038581
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, Abilene, TX 79606
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Other Identifiers 5

OtherP00342697TX · Medicare Id
Medicare PIN8G6592TX
Other86009UTX · Bcbstx
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified88724CTX
MedicaidC088724C5TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gerald H Ford Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gerald Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Amsurg Abilene Anesthesia LLC
5.5 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1249 AMBLER AVE, SUITE 100
Abilene, TX 79601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467876946 (325) 677-2626
Emergenchealth PLLC
139 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270

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 7

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.

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
76 services62 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
29 services27 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01937
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
17 services14 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01939
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb the area around your spine or spinal cord. The doctor will then use imaging guidance to accurately locate and destroy problematic nerves. This is done through the skin and targets either the neck or upper back area.
13 services11 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%826 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%141 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PEACE BY PIECE COUNSELING PLLC
Counselor (Professional)
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (972) 460-6864
DEBORAH E JOHNSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, SUITE 2250
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 793-5380
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 338-6855
MR. LEON JOHNSON MED, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, STE 3400-C
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 668-0665
IMAGDENT ABILENE, LP
Dental Laboratory
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, STE. 0475
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 232-8692
GEORGE W BUTLER LMFT, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist
4400 BUFFALO GAP RD, STE 3975
ABILENE, TX 79606
Taylor County (325) 690-1995

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 Gerald Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Ford is 1811986193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005.

Where is Gerald Ford located?

Gerald Ford practices at 4400 Buffalo Gap Rd Suite 2250, Abilene, TX 79606. The listed phone number is (325) 793-5380.

What is Gerald Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Gerald Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Ford is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gerald Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerald Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Amsurg Abilene Anesthesia LLC (Abilene, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX). 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 Gerald Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerald Ford accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Gerald 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 Gerald Ford was last updated on January 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.