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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ford, Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Julia Ford, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ford graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and is currently affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Ford is fluent in English, 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.
Where did Dr. Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ford typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) without kidney problems
- Artery Inflammation
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Vasculitis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
- Wegener's without kidney involvement
- Non-renal GPA
- Localized GPA
- Arteritis
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- Vascular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
- M3130: Wegener's granulomatosis without renal involvement
- I776: Arteritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Ford in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1962815274.
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. Julia Ford's specialty?
Dr. Ford is a Rheumatologist near Ann Arbor, MI.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Julia Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ford is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Mclaren Northern Michigan, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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
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Is Julia Ford accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Julia Ford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julia Ford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julia Ford?
Please contact Dr. Ford's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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