35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ford, Internist in Summit, NJ?
Dr. Stephen Ford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Summit, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Ford completed his residency at St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ford is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (732) 396-8900.
Where did Dr. Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Ford board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As an Internist, 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:
- Health Risk Assessment
- Health Hazard Appraisal
- Patient Health Assessment
- Risk Factor Screening
- Health Risk Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 96160: Administration of patient-focused health risk assessment instrument (eg, health hazard appraisal) with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 396-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Summit, NJ?
Dr. Ford in Summit, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ford's office located?
Dr. Stephen Ford's Primary Practice
33 Overlook Rd Ste 304
Summit, NJ 07901
(732) 396-8900
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 1447290408.
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. Stephen Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Internist near Summit, NJ.
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. Stephen Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ford is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Ford accepting new patients in Summit, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Ford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (732) 396-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Ford?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (732) 396-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Ford have?
Dr. Stephen Ford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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