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ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.

General Practice Dentistry in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
503
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. filed 503 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

503
Part D claims, 2023

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ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

503 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2007

NPI 1063530079

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

503 513% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Alabama

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 6 61ST ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35212, with a listed phone of (205) 595-5361. NPI 1063530079 was issued on 03/27/2007. 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 503 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

6 61ST ST N
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212

Provider Details

NPI 1063530079
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

503
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
511
Total Day Supply
4,473
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
179 (35.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
236

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 106, 65-74: 75, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clindamycin Hcl
166
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
115
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
67
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
58
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
31
Penicillin V Potassium
31
Ibuprofen
15

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s 503 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Alabama

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s specialty?
ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. wrote 503 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. located?
ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. is located at 6 61ST ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35212. Phone: (205) 595-5361.
What is ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063530079, issued on 03/27/2007.
Does ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. had 179 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
ALFRED FORD, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 503 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s credentials?
ALFRED FORD, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1063530079 with credentials D.M.D.. 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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