2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1083679047 MD
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DONALD FORD, MD

Family Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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 · 598 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.45
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DONALD FORD, MD filed 5,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 89% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

DONALD FORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,166 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DONALD FORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 DONALD FORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2006

NPI 1083679047

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,166 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

DONALD FORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (800) 223-2273. NPI 1083679047 was issued on 04/20/2006. 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 5,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 598 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $498K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1083679047
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DONALD 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180
KING DAVID AQUATIC CENTER LLC
BEACHWOOD, OH
MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING
BEACHWOOD, OH

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

Total received

$41

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONALD FORD, MD. To verify DONALD FORD, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DONALD FORD, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,166 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.

5,166
Total Claims
$498K
Total Drug Cost
598
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,587
Total Day Supply
340,059
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$380K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
116 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 290, 75-84: 203, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONALD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
476
Amlodipine Besylate
211
Lisinopril
208
Levothyroxine Sodium
204
Omeprazole
171
Metformin Hcl
129
Hydrochlorothiazide
126
Rosuvastatin Calcium
118
Tamsulosin Hcl
93
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
92

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How DONALD FORD, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD FORD, MD's 5,166 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD FORD, MD's specialty?
DONALD FORD, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does DONALD FORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD FORD, MD wrote 5,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $498K in drug costs for 598 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD FORD, MD located?
DONALD FORD, MD is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
What is DONALD FORD, MD's NPI number?
DONALD FORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083679047, issued on 04/20/2006.
Does DONALD FORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONALD FORD, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $380K in brand drug costs.
Does DONALD FORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DONALD FORD, MD had 116 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD FORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD FORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD FORD, MD accept Medicare?
DONALD FORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,166 Part D claims and 598 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD FORD, MD's credentials?
DONALD FORD, MD's NPI is 1083679047 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.

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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