2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1922071596 M.D.
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JOHN FORD, M.D.

General Practice Physician in CERRITOS, California. 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 · 130 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOHN FORD, M.D. filed 4,990 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in CERRITOS, California, prescribing 87% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

JOHN FORD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,990 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN 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).

What does the federal data show about JOHN FORD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2006

NPI 1922071596

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,990 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Physician share within California

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

JOHN FORD, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in CERRITOS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922071596. 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.

JOHN FORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12900 PARK PLAZA DR STE 150, CERRITOS, CA, 90703, with a listed phone of (562) 977-4639. NPI 1922071596 was issued on 02/13/2006. 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 4,990 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $352K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

12900 PARK PLAZA DR STE 150
CERRITOS, CA 90703

Provider Details

NPI 1922071596
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN FORD, M.D.. To verify JOHN FORD, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOHN FORD, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,990 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.

4,990
Total Claims
$352K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,045
Total Day Supply
117,240
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$170K
Generic Drug Cost
$182K
Antibiotic Claims
120

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.97
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
308
Gabapentin
252
Amlodipine Besylate
195
Furosemide
164
Eliquis
Apixaban
156
Lisinopril
147
Levothyroxine Sodium
143
Losartan Potassium
125
Metformin Hcl
122
Pantoprazole Sodium
106

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How JOHN FORD, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN FORD, M.D.'s 4,990 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in California

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN FORD, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN FORD, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in CERRITOS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN FORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN FORD, M.D. wrote 4,990 Medicare Part D claims totaling $352K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN FORD, M.D. located?
JOHN FORD, M.D. is located at 12900 PARK PLAZA DR STE 150, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. Phone: (562) 977-4639.
What is JOHN FORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN FORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922071596, issued on 02/13/2006.
Does JOHN FORD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN FORD, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $170K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN FORD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN FORD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN FORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN FORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,990 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN FORD, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN FORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1922071596 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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