Are you Brian P. Ford, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 2000 Tybee St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
About Dr. Ford
Brian P. Ford, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Lake Charles, LA specializing in dermatology. Brian trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 8,951 services to 4,779 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1326027053.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 433-7272
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 TYBEE ST
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,951 services · 4,779 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,464 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,321 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
912 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
218 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
198 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
184 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11622 |
72 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
66 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12042 |
66 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
39 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Lake Charles 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian P. Ford?
Brian P. Ford is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Brian P. Ford's address?
Brian P. Ford is listed at 2000 Tybee St, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brian P. Ford?
The number on file is (337) 433-7272. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian P. Ford?
Brian P. Ford's National Provider Identifier is 1326027053. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian P. Ford train?
Brian P. Ford attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian P. Ford have?
Brian P. Ford has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian P. Ford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian P. Ford performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian P. Ford's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian P. Ford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.