2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1063470045 MD
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DENNIS FORD, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, Tennessee. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 767 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
78.8053/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DENNIS FORD, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEVELAND, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 767 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8053/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.2K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DENNIS FORD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8053 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DENNIS FORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DENNIS FORD, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1063470045

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,136 134% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

78.8053/100 4.294699999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DENNIS FORD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8053/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 78.8053/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 78.8053/100 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).

DENNIS FORD, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in CLEVELAND, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063470045. 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.

DENNIS FORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 862 CALLEN LN NW STE 110, CLEVELAND, TN, 37312, with a listed phone of (423) 331-5025. NPI 1063470045 was issued on 05/01/2006. 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 5,136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 767 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $491K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%. 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 78.8053/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.4683, Cost 75.43), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

862 CALLEN LN NW STE 110
CLEVELAND, TN 37312

Provider Details

NPI 1063470045
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.8053
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.4683
Quality
75.43
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENNIS 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.

SPECIALISTS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, PLLC DBA SPINE AND PAIN ASSOCIATES
CLEVELAND, TN

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

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 DENNIS FORD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

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.

5,136
Total Claims
$491K
Total Drug Cost
767
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,683
Total Day Supply
163,750
Generic Drug Cost
$157K
Opioid Claims
2,358 (45.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 308, 65-74: 300, 75-84: 132, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
930
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
709
Gabapentin
517
Tizanidine Hcl
257
Oxycodone Hcl
218
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
144
Buprenorphine
132
Diclofenac Sodium
129
Pregabalin
111
Trazodone Hcl
105

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How DENNIS FORD, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNIS FORD, MD's 5,136 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS FORD, MD's specialty?
DENNIS FORD, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does DENNIS FORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS FORD, MD wrote 5,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $491K in drug costs for 767 beneficiaries.
What is DENNIS FORD, MD's Medicare quality score?
DENNIS FORD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8053/100 (Quality: 56.4683, Cost: 75.43). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DENNIS FORD, MD located?
DENNIS FORD, MD is located at 862 CALLEN LN NW STE 110, CLEVELAND, TN, 37312. Phone: (423) 331-5025.
What is DENNIS FORD, MD's NPI number?
DENNIS FORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063470045, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does DENNIS FORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DENNIS FORD, MD had 2,358 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNIS FORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS FORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS FORD, MD accept Medicare?
DENNIS FORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,136 Part D claims and 767 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS FORD, MD's credentials?
DENNIS FORD, MD's NPI is 1063470045 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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