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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ford, Family Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Ashley Ford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Ford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ford’s office at (256) 551-4500.
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ford typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ford diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ford. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ford. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 551-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Ford in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Ford's office located?
Dr. Ashley Ford's Primary Practice
301 Governors Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 551-4500
What is Dr. Ford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225657661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ford
What is Dr. Ashley Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Huntsville, AL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Ashley Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ford is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Uab Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ashley Ford accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Ashley Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashley Ford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (256) 551-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashley Ford?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (256) 551-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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