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RICHARD LUKE FORD
NPI 1851965198
Ophthalmology in Morganton, NC

Active since May 19, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
335 E PARKER RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 433-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2025, May 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Richard Luke Ford NPPES

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

RICHARD LUKE FORD (NPI 1851965198) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Morganton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-00073) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chapel Hill, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851965198
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD LUKE FORD
Location Address335 E PARKER RDMorganton, NC 28655-5112
Mailing Address335 E Parker RdMorganton, NC 28655-5112 · (828) 433-1000
Phone(828) 433-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1851965198 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-00073
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 303038 (NC)
335 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC 28655
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1UNC Internal Medicine clinic at Eastowne, 100 Eastowne DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Phone (984) 974-4462 · Fax (919) 843-0740

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Luke Ford 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 ID2860891504
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250827003829
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28655 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

LEIGHTON ALVIN RAYNOR M.D.
Ophthalmology
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
DR. JONATHAN WADE O.D.
Optometrist
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
BENJAMIN LEE HALL O.D.
Optometrist
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
PHILIP DOUGLAS KATH M.D.
Ophthalmology
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
DR. JORDAN AMBROSE MARGO M.D.
Ophthalmology
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
LANDON STURDIVANT
Optometrist
335 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000
MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A.
Ophthalmology
335 E PARKER RD, OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 433-1000

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 Richard Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ford is 1851965198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2021.

Where is Richard Ford located?

Richard Ford practices at 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 433-1000.

What is Richard Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Richard Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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 Richard Ford accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Richard 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 Richard Ford was last updated on June 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days 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.