Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Barrett Ford, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1225425820
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1542 Tulane Ave, Room 436
New Orleans, LA 701122865
(504) 568-5600
Mailing address
1542 Tulane Ave # T4M2
New Orleans, LA 701122865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #322790

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225425820. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
57
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,973
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 26 $98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in New Orleans Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,055
Transactions
76
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 13 $1,049.41
Amgen INC. 16 $458.95
Abbvie INC. 11 $267.88
Genzyme Corporation 4 $258.62
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 5 $234.05
Ucb, INC. 6 $188.68
Pfizer INC. 5 $109.10
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 1 $94.99
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 3 $90.07
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 4 $85.92
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $73.14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $46.46
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 $32.54
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $31.55
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $20.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,921
Education
$135

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,047
Patients
262
Total drug cost
$207,029
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 196 60 $10,124
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 162 38 $3,681
Prednisone Generic 156 50 $1,054
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 91 46 $2,062
Gabapentin Generic 83 21 $863
Leflunomide Generic 70 23 $3,531
Tramadol Hcl Generic 64 12 $616
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 42 0 $437
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 39 12 $322
Allopurinol Generic 35 0 $458

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Barrett Ford's medical specialty?
Dr. Barrett Ford practices Rheumatology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Barrett Ford practice?
Dr. Barrett Ford practices at 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 701122865. Office phone: 5045685600.
What is Dr. Barrett Ford's NPI?
Dr. Barrett Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225425820, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Barrett Ford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Barrett Ford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Barrett Ford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.