Paul Ford, MD
NPI 1831380013 · Anesthesiology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Ford, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1831380013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831380013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N8647 (TX)
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
18 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
169 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 32 | $13 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 28 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 21 | $260 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 20 | $102 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 20 | $3 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 19 | $285 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 9 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
- 2007-08-05
- Last updated
- 2013-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Ford's NPI number?
- Paul Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831380013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Ford's specialty?
- Paul Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Ford located?
- Paul Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0591.
- What is Paul Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Ford is (409) 772-1221.
- Does Paul Ford accept Medicare?
- Paul Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Ford's NPI (1831380013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.