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Who is Dr. Ford, Internist in Palmer, MA?
Dr. Leigh Ford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palmer, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ford completed her residency at Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Mi State Univ Clinical Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Ford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ford’s office at (413) 283-8761.
Where did Dr. Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Mi State Univ Clinical Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Ford board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Ford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ford typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leigh Ford may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 283-8761 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Palmer, MA?
Dr. Ford in Palmer, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ford's office located?
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 1679547616.
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. Leigh Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Internist near Palmer, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Leigh Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baystate Wing Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leigh Ford accepting new patients in Palmer, MA?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leigh Ford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (413) 283-8761 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leigh Ford?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (413) 283-8761 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Ford have?
Dr. Leigh Ford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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