36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ford, Internist in Auburn, MA?
Dr. Deborah Ford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Auburn, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Ford completed her residency at St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ford is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, 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 (508) 363-6233.
Where did Dr. Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Vincent Hospital
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah 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 (508) 363-6233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Auburn, MA?
Dr. Ford in Auburn, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
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 1407940562.
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. Deborah Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Internist near Auburn, 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. Deborah 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: Weeks Medical Center, Umass Memorial Health - Harrington. 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 Deborah Ford accepting new patients in Auburn, MA?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Ford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (508) 363-6233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Ford?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (508) 363-6233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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