JAMES STEPHEN FORD MD
NPI 1902366628
Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since March 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2024, Mar 10, 2022, Mar 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Stephen Ford Md NPPES

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

JAMES STEPHEN FORD MD (NPI 1902366628) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A177775) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902366628
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES STEPHEN FORDCredential: MD
Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000
Mailing AddressFile 57326Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326 · (800) 926-8273
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2024
NPI 1902366628 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A177775
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.
200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)James Stephen Leathers Md

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12315 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817-2201 · Phone (916) 734-5010 · Fax (916) 734-7950
Location 2505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · Phone (503) 830-0412
Location 3275 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611-5641 · Phone (503) 830-0412
Location 49300 Campus Point DrLA Jolla, CA 92037-1300 · Phone (800) 926-8273

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

James Stephen Ford Md 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 ID2961880398
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220525003005
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.

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.
131 services130 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.
61 services59 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.
25 services25 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

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.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Hospice, Inpatient
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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 James Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ford is 1902366628. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019. The provider is also known as James Stephen Leathers MD.

Where is James Ford located?

James Ford practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (800) 926-8273.

What is James Ford's specialty?

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

Is James Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ford was last updated on November 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.