2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1164411963 MD
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ANDREW FORD, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in MONTGOMERY, 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
289
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.845/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ANDREW FORD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.845/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.845/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
289
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANDREW FORD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW FORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANDREW FORD, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/14/2005

NPI 1164411963

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

289 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

76.845/100 6.2549999999999955% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW FORD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.845/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 76.845/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 76.845/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ANDREW FORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1111 OLIVE ST, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36106, with a listed phone of (334) 834-7221. NPI 1164411963 was issued on 10/14/2005. 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 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.845/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.1727), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1111 OLIVE ST
MONTGOMERY, AL 36106

Provider Details

NPI 1164411963
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.845
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.1727
Quality
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW 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.

BRADLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
CLEVELAND, TN
JACKSON HOSPITAL AND CLINIC, INC
MONTGOMERY, AL

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 · Generic-heavy

ANDREW FORD, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 289 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.

289
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
378
Total Day Supply
8,952
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
16 (5.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANDREW FORD, MD 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
Fluticasone Propionate
95
Ipratropium Bromide
24
Omeprazole
24
Prednisone
19
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14
Triamcinolone Acetonide
14
Cephalexin
13
Ofloxacin
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ANDREW FORD, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW FORD, MD's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW FORD, MD's specialty?
ANDREW FORD, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANDREW FORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW FORD, MD wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW FORD, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW FORD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.845/100 (Quality: 61.1727). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW FORD, MD located?
ANDREW FORD, MD is located at 1111 OLIVE ST, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36106. Phone: (334) 834-7221.
What is ANDREW FORD, MD's NPI number?
ANDREW FORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164411963, issued on 10/14/2005.
Does ANDREW FORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW FORD, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does ANDREW FORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANDREW FORD, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW FORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW FORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW FORD, MD accept Medicare?
ANDREW FORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW FORD, MD's credentials?
ANDREW FORD, MD's NPI is 1164411963 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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