1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Obstetrics Gynecology
  6. NPI Profile

DR. CATHERINE FORD M.D.
NPI 1891086146
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Chicago, IL

Active since April 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 413-7500(312) 413-3856 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Catherine Ford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE FORD M.D. (NPI 1891086146) is an individual obstetrics provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036143066) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891086146
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VX0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE FORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4CChicago, IL 60612-4795
Mailing Address820 S Wood St, M/c 808Chicago, IL 60612 · (312) 996-7006 · Fax (312) 996-4238
Phone(312) 413-7500
Fax(312) 413-3856
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1891086146 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · ObstetricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VX0000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036143066
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · GynecologyTaxonomy 207VG0400X · License 036143066 (IL)
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C, Chicago, IL 60612
Open in Google Maps ↗

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

Dr. Catherine Ford M.d. 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 ID2062788698
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171025002453
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
0.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
820 S WOOD ST
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154541936 (312) 996-7430

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

87.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.82

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

SONIA EHRLICH MSGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-7500
DR. ERICA KAITLIN HINZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (203) 770-9220
ANNA GRACE SMITH MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-7500
ALEXIS BRAVERMAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-7500
DR. ERIN BRIGH CAVANAUGH M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1801 W TAYLOR ST STE 4C
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-7500

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 Catherine Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Ford is 1891086146. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2011.

Where is Catherine Ford located?

Catherine Ford practices at 1801 W Taylor St Ste 4C, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 413-7500.

What is Catherine Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.

Is Catherine Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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 organization bills Medicare for Catherine Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois (Chicago, IL). The 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 Catherine Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Catherine Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Ford is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Ford was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.