2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1225131451 M.D.
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DEBRA FORD, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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
14
Medicare Part D claims · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Industry payments
$37.37
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DEBRA FORD, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14 claims . Industry payments of $37.37 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEBRA FORD, M.D. filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DEBRA FORD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEBRA FORD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1225131451

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within District of Columbia

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within District of Columbia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery 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).

DEBRA FORD, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225131451. 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.

DEBRA FORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20060, with a listed phone of (202) 865-3785. NPI 1225131451 was issued on 09/06/2006. 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 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $349 in drug spend. 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.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060

Provider Details

NPI 1225131451
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DEBRA FORD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

14
Total Claims
$349
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14
Total Day Supply
126
Generic Drug Cost
$304

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How DEBRA FORD, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s 14 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in District of Columbia

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s specialty?
DEBRA FORD, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEBRA FORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBRA FORD, M.D. wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $349 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is DEBRA FORD, M.D. located?
DEBRA FORD, M.D. is located at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20060. Phone: (202) 865-3785.
What is DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225131451, issued on 09/06/2006.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DEBRA FORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEBRA FORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s credentials?
DEBRA FORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1225131451 with credentials 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.

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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