Charles Ford, MD
NPI 1831400449 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Ripley, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Ford, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Ripley, TN (NPI 1831400449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831400449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 49829 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
302 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 180 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 106 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 16 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 90 | 84 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 38 | 37 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 23 | 18 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | 11 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-29
- Last updated
- 2013-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Ford's NPI number?
- Charles Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831400449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Ford's specialty?
- Charles Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Ford located?
- Charles Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 326 Asbury Ave, Ripley, TN 38063-5577.
- What is Charles Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Ford is (731) 221-2200.
- Does Charles Ford accept Medicare?
- Charles Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Ford's NPI (1831400449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.