Mark Ford, PA-C
NPI 1710964812 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Fredericksburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Ford, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Fredericksburg, VA (NPI 1710964812).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710964812
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110001015 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,775 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 395 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 204 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 188 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $75 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 147 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 70 | 66 |
| Meloxicam | 66 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 37 | 20 |
| Celecoxib | 35 | 16 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 35 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$220 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8901 Three Chopt Rd Ste DRichmond, VA 23229-4643Phone: (804) 440-4878
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-29
- Last updated
- 2020-06-08
- Certified
- 2020-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Ford's NPI number?
- Mark Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710964812, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Ford's specialty?
- Mark Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mark Ford located?
- Mark Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 Wellford St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3176.
- What is Mark Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Ford is (540) 361-1830.
- Does Mark Ford accept Medicare?
- Mark Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Ford's NPI (1710964812) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.