RICHARD LUKE FORD
NPI 1851965198
Ophthalmology in Morganton, NC

Q: 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.

Q: What is Richard Ford's specialty?

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

Q: 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 3 months 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.

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: September 27, 2026.

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

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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, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chapel Hill.

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

✔

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340013

Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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