KENNETH ALAN FORD FNP
NPI 1881890846
Nurse Practitioner in Carolina Shores, NC

Active since June 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 EMERSON BAY RD, CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467(910) 579-8363(910) 579-8306 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kenneth Alan Ford Fnp NPPES

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

KENNETH ALAN FORD FNP (NPI 1881890846) is an individual nurse practitioner in Carolina Shores, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0050-03120) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881890846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH ALAN FORDCredential: FNP
Location Address75 EMERSON BAY RDCarolina Shores, NC 28467-2498
Mailing Address2850 Tate Blvd SeHickory, NC 28602-1450 · (828) 326-7000 · Fax (828) 326-7021
Fax(910) 579-8306
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1881890846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0050-03120
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
75 EMERSON BAY RD, Carolina Shores, NC 28467

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth Alan Ford Fnp 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 ID9032209432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230223000312
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Kenneth Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urology
75 EMERSON BAY RD, SUITE 102
Carolina Shores, NC 28467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
6934 BEACH DR SW STE 1
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
1605 DOCTORS CIR
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2265 NC HIGHWAY 24 27 E
Biscoe, NC 27209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
615 SAINT GEORGE SQUARE CT STE 300
Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
5410 MARYLAND WAY STE 400
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1255930228 (Georgia)
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Supply, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340158
Location1 Medical Center Dr PO Box 139Supply, NC 28462 · Brunswick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28467 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Family Medicine
75 EMERSON BAY RD, SUITE 102
CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467
Urology
75 EMERSON BAY RD, SUITE 102
CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
75 EMERSON BAY RD, SUITE 102
CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467
Nurse Practitioner
75 EMERSON BAY RD
CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467

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 Kenneth Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Ford is 1881890846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2007.

Where is Kenneth Ford located?

Kenneth Ford practices at 75 Emerson Bay Rd, Carolina Shores, NC 28467. The listed phone number is (910) 579-8363.

What is Kenneth Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kenneth Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kenneth Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Carolina Shores, NC), Tri County Community Health Council Inc (Ocean Isle Beach, NC), Cape Fear Clinic, Inc. (Wilmington, NC), Carolina Quickcare Family Practice, PLLC (Biscoe, NC), Monogram Health Professional Services Of North Carolina PC (Winston Salem, NC) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kenneth Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Ford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kenneth 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 Kenneth Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Ford is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Ford was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.