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Who is Dr. Ford, Internist in Arverne, NY?
Dr. Kecia Ford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arverne, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ford’s office at (718) 945-7150.
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 Dr. Ford treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- General Prophylactic Care
- Unspecified Disease Prevention
- Health Protection Visit
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Medical Certificate Issuance
- Miscellaneous Medical Certificate
- Special Medical Note
- Other Health Clearance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0279: Encounter for issue of other medical certificate
Also known as:
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam
- Job physical
- Employment health check
- Pre-hire medical assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Ford perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kecia 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ford's office.
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 945-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Arverne, NY?
Dr. Ford in Arverne, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kecia Ford?
Dr. Ford has appointments available at her Arverne, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
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 1063741023.
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. Kecia Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Internist near Arverne, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Ford to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kecia Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Kecia Ford accepting new patients in Arverne, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kecia Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kecia Ford offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ford, or call (718) 945-7150 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Kecia Ford?
Yes, Dr. Ford offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ford, or call (718) 945-7150 for more information.
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