RENATA B. FORD M.D.
NPI 1972685907
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Renata Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Renata Ford is 1972685907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Q: What is Renata Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Renata Ford was last updated on May 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6800 W IH 10 STE 200, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201(210) 519-5797(210) 579-7027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Renata B. Ford M.d. NPPES

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

RENATA B. FORD M.D. (NPI 1972685907) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in North Carolina (2009-02088) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972685907

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameRENATA B. FORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address6800 W IH 10 STE 200San Antonio, TX 78201-2041

Mailing Address6800 W Ih 10 Ste 200San Antonio, TX 78201-2041 · (210) 519-5797 · Fax (210) 579-7027

Phone(210) 519-5797

Fax(210) 579-7027

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2023

NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2023

✔ NPI 1972685907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-02088

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 41383 (TX)

6800 W IH 10 STE 200, San Antonio, TX 78201

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Other Identifiers 2

Other15570NC · Bcbs

Medicaid183371701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., WellPoint.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

Renata B. 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 ID8921000936

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070205000193

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

Medicare enrollment records show Renata Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

San Antonio Assisting Services, LLC

1.0 mi

Specialist

3463 MAGIC DR, SUITE T21
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043469323 (210) 614-8101

Renata Ford MD PA

9.5 mi

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

502 MADISON OAK DR, SUITE 160
San Antonio, TX 78258

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144504978 (210) 519-5797

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 7

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

57 services57 patients

Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart 93314

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart. These images help identify heart conditions by showing the size, structure, and motion of your heart. A report is then prepared detailing the findings.

33 services33 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

29 services29 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

27 services27 patients

Treatment of broken chest bone 21825

Treatment of a broken chest bone involves managing pain and enabling healing. Pain is controlled with medications. A brace may be used to stabilize the chest. In severe cases, surgery might be necessary to fix the bone. Rest and limited physical activity are crucial to recovery.

20 services20 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450058

Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450237

Location2827 Babcock RoadSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78201 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

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery

Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.

24%123 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

100%130 patients5/55-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 2

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

HUYNH NELSON FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

6800 W IH 10 STE 200
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

Bexar County (210) 695-1900

CRISTINA CORTEZ MD

Family Medicine

6800 W IH 10 STE 200
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

Bexar County (210) 695-1900

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 Renata Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Renata Ford is 1972685907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Renata Ford located?

Renata Ford practices at 6800 W Ih 10 Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78201. The listed phone number is (210) 519-5797.

What is Renata Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Renata Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Renata 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 Renata Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Renata Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: San Antonio Assisting Services, LLC (San Antonio, TX) and Renata Ford MD PA (San Antonio, TX). 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 Renata Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Renata Ford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and WellPoint list Renata 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 Renata Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Renata Ford is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center and Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Renata Ford was last updated on May 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.