Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout FORD
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Stephen Michael Ford, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Stephen graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991. Stephen is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 660 services to 432 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (719) 579-9131
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1615 MEDICAL CENTER PT
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
660 services · 432 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
51 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
40 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
36 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
35 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
31 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
26 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
18 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
18 |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64490 |
18 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
18 |
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 anesthesiology specialists at this location 1
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 anesthesiology specialists in Colorado Springs 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is an anesthesiology in Colorado Springs, CO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ford?
Dr. Ford is listed at 1615 MEDICAL CENTER PT, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ford?
The number on file is (719) 579-9131. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ford?
Dr. Ford's National Provider Identifier is 1063541571. 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
What is Dr. Ford's medical education?
Dr. Ford attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ford have?
Dr. Ford has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ford known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ford performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, 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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