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Unclaimed ProfileAbout FORD
Based in Newburyport, MA, James J Ford, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1987. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,297 Medicare patients across 1,637 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (978) 462-7555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
21 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 16
Newburyport, MA 01950
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,637 services · 1,297 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
50 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
129 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
93 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
71 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
47 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
45 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
36 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
35 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
26 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
25 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Newburyport 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ford?
Dr. Ford is an orthopedic surgeon in Newburyport, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ford's address?
Dr. Ford is listed at 21 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 16, Newburyport, MA 01950. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ford?
The number on file is (978) 462-7555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ford's NPI number?
Dr. Ford's National Provider Identifier is 1730163692. 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 Dr. Ford train?
Dr. Ford attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ford been practicing?
Dr. Ford has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ford performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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