Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Ford, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Newburyport, MA

  • NPI 1730163692
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
21 Highland Ave, Suite 16
Newburyport, MA 019503872
(978) 462-7555
fax (978) 462-9049
Mailing address
431 Wethersfield St
Rowley, MA 019691612

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #76979
Medicaid
MA #3129772

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730163692. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,527
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$130,110
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 482 272 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 239 200 $130
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 185 185 $114
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 124 120 $49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 72 63 $54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 57 29 $69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 57 52 $48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 53 45 $39
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 47 47 $52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 33 27 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Newburyport Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$78
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acumed LLC 1 $29.08
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $19.03
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC 1 $15.39
Stryker Corporation 1 $14.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$78

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
322
Patients
175
Total drug cost
$3,013
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 120 111 $1,082
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 104 43 $1,451
Tramadol Hcl Generic 43 21 $205
Amoxicillin Generic 27 0 $38
Meloxicam Generic 15 0 $57
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $180

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Ford's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ford practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Newburyport, MA.
Where does Dr. James Ford practice?
Dr. James Ford practices at 21 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA 019503872. Office phone: 9784627555.
What is Dr. James Ford's NPI?
Dr. James Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730163692, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.