Richard Ford, M.D.
NPI 1235154667 · Psychiatry Physician · Bluffton, SC
Richard Ford, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1235154667).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235154667
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28399 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 74 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 63 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 49 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 | 12 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 43 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 38 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 37 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$182 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2008-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ford's NPI number?
- Richard Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235154667, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ford's specialty?
- Richard Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ford located?
- Richard Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Clark Summit Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910-4205.
- What is Richard Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ford is (843) 757-4737.
- Is Richard Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ford's NPI (1235154667) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.