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Dr. Anna Ford, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ford, Family Medicine Specialist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Anna Ford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ford is fluent in English and Vietnamese, 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 (301) 926-3095.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ford?

    Dr. Anna Ford, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ford empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Women's Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda, MD community, Dr. Ford is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Ford speak?

    Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ford typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ford typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anna Ford may include:

    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 (301) 926-3095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Ford in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ford's office located?

    Dr. Anna Ford's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (301) 926-3095

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    311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw

    1145 19th St NW Ste 311

    Washington, DC 20036

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    Dr. Anna Ford's Practice 3

    12111 Darnestown Rd

    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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    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 1760913826.

    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. Anna Ford's specialty?

    Dr. Ford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bethesda, MD.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Anna Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ford is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Anna Ford accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Anna Ford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anna Ford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (301) 926-3095 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anna Ford?

    Please contact Dr. Ford's office at (301) 926-3095 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ford's office located?

    Dr. Ford's offices are located in Bethesda, MD, Washington, DC, and Gaithersburg, MD.