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DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH FORD M.D.
NPI 1902225287
Emergency Medicine in Milwaukee, WI

Active since April 15, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2323 N LAKE DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53211(414) 290-6720(414) 290-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2018, Mar 17, 2018, Sep 14, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christopher Joseph Ford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH FORD M.D. (NPI 1902225287) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (66173-20) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, and maintains 8 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902225287
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH FORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address2323 N LAKE DRMilwaukee, WI 53211
Mailing Address111 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 2000Milwaukee, WI 53202-4809 · (414) 290-6720 · Fax (414) 290-6755
Phone(414) 290-6720
Fax(414) 290-6755
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1902225287 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 66173-20
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2323 N LAKE DR, Milwaukee, WI 53211
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Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 1265 Griffin St EAmery, WI 54001-1439 · Phone (715) 268-8000
Location 2405 Stageline RdHudson, WI 54016-7848 · Phone (715) 531-6000
Location 3927 Churchill St WStillwater, MN 55082-6605 · Phone (651) 439-5330
Location 4640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502 · Phone (651) 254-3456
Location 5535 Hospital RdNew Richmond, WI 54017-1449 · Phone (715) 246-2101
Location 613111 N Port Washington RdMequon, WI 53097-2416 · Phone (414) 290-6720 · Fax (414) 290-6755
Location 7W180N8085 Town Hall RdMenomonee Falls, WI 53051-3518 · Phone (414) 290-6720 · Fax (414) 290-6715
Location 83200 Pleasant Valley RdWest Bend, WI 53095-9274 · Phone (414) 290-6720 · Fax (414) 290-6755

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Joseph 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 ID4981901873
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170615002124
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 4

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
147 services143 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
123 services122 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
68 services68 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520051
Location2323 N Lake DrMilwaukee, WI 53211 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Francis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520078
Location3237 S 16th StMilwaukee, WI 53215 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services

Ascension All Saints Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Racine, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520096
Location3801 Spring StRacine, WI 53405 · Racine County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520136
Location5000 W Chambers StMilwaukee, WI 53210 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Menomonee Falls, WI
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number520214
LocationN88w14275 Main Street, Suite 100Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 · Waukesha County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53211 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
93%756 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

NATALIA RUMAS MD
Emergency Medicine
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 290-6720
GRETCHEN JANET WADEWITZ PT
Physical Therapist
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1066
RAVEN JULIUS SANDIFER JR. PHARMD
Pharmacist
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1068
DR. SYDNEY S BISHOP PHARMD
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 585-1068
DR. RICHARD C. LENNERTZ JR. M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1000
MRS. SUSAN K. VANDERTIE RD CDE
Dietitian, Registered
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1143
BIANA KOTLYAR M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2323 N LAKE DR, 1ST FLOOR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1620
MS. ANN MARIE FISCHER OTR0
Occupational Therapist
2323 N LAKE DR
MILWAUKEE, WI 53211
Milwaukee County (414) 291-1066

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 Christopher Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ford is 1902225287. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2014.

Where is Christopher Ford located?

Christopher Ford practices at 2323 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211. The listed phone number is (414) 290-6720.

What is Christopher Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Ford accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) and Medica list Christopher 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 Christopher Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Ford is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Ascension St Francis Hospital, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital and Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ford was last updated on September 4, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.