James Ford, MD
NPI 1871530444 · Psychiatry Physician · Barnwell, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Ford, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Barnwell, SC (NPI 1871530444).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871530444
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16198 (SC)
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
20 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
65 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $109 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 27 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$109 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 89 | 13 |
| Mirtazapine | 65 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 48 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 46 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 46 | — |
| Alprazolam | 43 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$208 across 10 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
- 2006-06-01
- Last updated
- 2010-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Ford's NPI number?
- James Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871530444, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Ford's specialty?
- James Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Ford located?
- James Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 916 Reynolds Rd, Barnwell, SC 29812-6358.
- What is James Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Ford is (803) 259-7170.
- Does James Ford accept Medicare?
- James Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — James Ford's NPI (1871530444) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.