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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1285665182 M.D.
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Paducah, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$243.89
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Ford, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,832 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.5/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- 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.
James Ford, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where James Ford, M.D. sits
This provider among interventional cardiology physician peers
Across the 1,386 interventional cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Ford, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 80% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one interventional cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Ford, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Ford, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 James Ford, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,832 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.5/100 12.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Ford, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) - 95.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
James Ford, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2601 KENTUCKY AVE, Paducah, KY, 42003, with a listed phone of (270) 575-3113. NPI 1285665182 was issued on 07/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,832 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 304 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $441K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285665182 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 James Ford, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$244
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
James Ford, M.D. - brand share 26.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 1,832 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.
1,832
Total Claims
$441K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,961
- Total Day Supply
- 117,623
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $407K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 115, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Ford, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
183 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
157 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
115 claims
- Prasugrel Hcl
Prasugrel Hcl
109 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
91 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
90 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
82 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
80 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 183 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 157 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 115 |
| Prasugrel Hcl | 109 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 91 |
| Carvedilol | 90 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 80 |
| Furosemide | 76 |
| Repatha Sureclick Evolocumab | 76 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How James Ford, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
James Ford, M.D.'s 1,832 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ford.
Dr. Abdolreza Agahtehrani
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Dr. Mohan Brar
MD
Edgewood, KY
Dr. Robert Cameron
M.D.
Somerset, KY
Dr. Shanker Chandiramani
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Dr. Saadeddine Dughman
MD
Edgewood, KY
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Ford, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Ford, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Paducah, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Ford, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Ford, M.D. wrote 1,832 Medicare Part D claims totaling $441K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
What is James Ford, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
James Ford, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5/100 (Quality: 89.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Ford, M.D. located? ▼
James Ford, M.D. is located at 2601 KENTUCKY AVE, Paducah, KY, 42003. Phone: (270) 575-3113.
What is James Ford, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Ford, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285665182, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does James Ford, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Ford, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $407K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Ford, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Ford, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Ford, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Ford, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,832 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Ford, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Ford, M.D.'s NPI is 1285665182 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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