Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ford, Anesthesiologist in Raleigh, NC?
Where did Dr. Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Anesthesiology
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Ford board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Russell Ford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ford typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Early Tooth Decay (Enamel Cavity)
- Tooth Decay
- Enamel caries
- Surface cavity
- Pit and fissure decay
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0251: Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-5645 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Ford in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ford's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ford affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ford's NPI number?A 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 1457462897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ford