MS. LAURA S FORD NP
NPI 1881672327
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chattanooga, TN

Active since January 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-2620(423) 495-2625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ms. Laura S Ford Np NPPES

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

MS. LAURA S FORD NP (NPI 1881672327) is an individual family provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (105927) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881672327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA S FORDCredential: NP
Location Address2525 DESALES AVEChattanooga, TN 37404-1161
Mailing Address2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404-1161 · (423) 495-2620 · Fax (423) 495-2625
Fax(423) 495-2625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2012
NPI 1881672327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TN · 105927
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 105927 (TN)
2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN3642494TN
Medicaid3642494TN

Accepted 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

Ms. Laura S Ford Np 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 ID8820003841
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060213000630
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
151 services98 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.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pharmacist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Family Medicine
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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 Laura Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Ford is 1881672327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2006.

Where is Laura Ford located?

Laura Ford practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-2620.

What is Laura Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Laura Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura 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 Laura Ford accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Laura 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.

Is Laura Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Ford is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Ford was last updated on June 26, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.