DR. BRANDON D FORD M.D.
NPI 1861645459
Surgery in Bethesda, MD

NPI Status: Active since October 28, 2008

Contact Information

8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD
ZIP 20889
Phone: (262) 716-9608

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BRANDON FORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brandon Ford, a provider established in Bethesda, Maryland with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861645459 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 0116036102 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1861645459
Provider Name
DR. BRANDON D FORD M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA, MD 20889
Location Phone
(262) 716-9608
Mailing Address
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA, MD 20889
Mailing Phone
(301) 295-4442
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-28-2008
Last Update Date
09-03-2025
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A surgeon like Brandon Ford treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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Secondary Locations

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
0116036102
License State
VA
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)
1164W00000XNursing Service Providers

Licensed Practical Nurse

211168 (TX)
2164W00000XNursing Service Providers

Licensed Practical Nurse

309314-031 (WI)
3208D00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

General Practice

0116036102 (VA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Brandon 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, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • 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): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 20889 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $100.31
  • Minimum New Patient Price $65.18
  • Maximum New Patient Price $194.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $25.07
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.29
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $48.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $80.66
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.4
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $158.88
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $20.16
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $39.72

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1861645459, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1861645459.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, OBG NNMC
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, BUILDING 10, 6TH FLOOR (NICU)
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Surgery
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pediatrics
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, PEDIATRICS - NNMC
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHPAEDIC SURGERY
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pediatrics
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Emergency Medicine
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Corpsman)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Surgery
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Specialist
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pediatrics
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Pharmacist
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Psychologist (Clinical)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Social Worker
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, BUILDING 9, ROOM 3101
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Advanced Practice Midwife
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861645459, enumerated as an "individual" on October 28, 2008.

The provider is located at 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA, MD 20889 and the phone number is (262) 716-9608.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.