2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1558369462 MD
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ALBERT FORD, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
22K
Medicare Part D claims · 556 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ALBERT FORD, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22K claims across 556 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ALBERT FORD, MD filed 21,563 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALBERT FORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALBERT FORD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2005

NPI 1558369462

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21,563 385% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALBERT FORD, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1558369462. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALBERT FORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792, with a listed phone of (828) 687-8670. NPI 1558369462 was issued on 07/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 21,563 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 556 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792

Provider Details

NPI 1558369462
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALBERT FORD, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CH SPECIALTY SERVICES SC LLC
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
CURANA HEALTH OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC
WINSTON SALEM, NC
CURANA HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA PC
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
PHYSICIANS ELDERCARE PA
WINSTON SALEM, NC
WNC LONGTERM HEALTHCARE PLLC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALBERT FORD, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 21,563 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

21,563
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
556
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21,616
Total Day Supply
531,893
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$503K
Opioid Claims
106 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
542

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 94, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 172, 85+: 117

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,004
Trazodone Hcl
813
Eliquis
Apixaban
735
Gabapentin
642
Amlodipine Besylate
557
Levothyroxine Sodium
537
Potassium Chloride
531
Furosemide
514
Lisinopril
488
Sertraline Hcl
486

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ALBERT FORD, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ALBERT FORD, MD's 21,563 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FORD.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALBERT FORD, MD's specialty?
ALBERT FORD, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALBERT FORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALBERT FORD, MD wrote 21,563 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 556 beneficiaries.
Where is ALBERT FORD, MD located?
ALBERT FORD, MD is located at 132 HOMESTEAD FARM CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792. Phone: (828) 687-8670.
What is ALBERT FORD, MD's NPI number?
ALBERT FORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558369462, issued on 07/13/2005.
Does ALBERT FORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALBERT FORD, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does ALBERT FORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALBERT FORD, MD had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALBERT FORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALBERT FORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Trazodone Hcl, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALBERT FORD, MD accept Medicare?
ALBERT FORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 21,563 Part D claims and 556 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALBERT FORD, MD's credentials?
ALBERT FORD, MD's NPI is 1558369462 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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