Sandra Ford, MD
NPI 1447318357 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Ford, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1447318357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447318357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4492 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,558 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99487 | 308 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 241 | $9 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 214 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 172 | $115 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 172 | $40 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 147 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 672 | 195 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 470 | 147 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 282 | 76 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 255 | 86 |
| Potassium Chloride | 255 | 83 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 195 | 59 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 191 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$480 across 19 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
- 2006-12-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Ford's NPI number?
- Sandra Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447318357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Ford's specialty?
- Sandra Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandra Ford located?
- Sandra Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 516 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-1631.
- What is Sandra Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Ford is (205) 786-1025.
- Does Sandra Ford accept Medicare?
- Sandra Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Ford's NPI (1447318357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.