Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD is an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD is affiliated with OrthoCarolina.
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In 2024, Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD had a list price for ankle X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD performed more leg CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroplasty, aspiration, aspiration procedures, big toe fusion, bunionectomy, bunionectomy with arthroplasty, bunion exostectomy, bunion surgery, foot fusion, foot imaging, foot X-ray, forefoot fusion, injections, joint aspiration, joint injections, joint reconstruction, Keller bunionectomy, Mayo bunionectomy, McBride bunionectomy, reconstructive surgery, toe arthroplasty, toe fusion, toe ostectomy, toe resection arthroplasty, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were transplant procedures, lower extremity surgery and tendon surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 87 |
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| lower extremity surgery | 12 |
| tendon surgery | 12 |
| transplant procedures | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| Less than 65 |
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and CT scan.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 16 |
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| CT scan | 16 |
| doctor visit | 342 |
| hip imaging | 12 |
| injections | 16 |
| lower extremity surgery | 51 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 12 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 42 |
| tendon surgery | 11 |
| X-rays | 40 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Osteoperosis | |
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| Heart Failure | |
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| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 23 |
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| CT scan | 22 |
| doctor visit | 381 |
| hip imaging | 17 |
| injections | 23 |
| lower extremity surgery | 30 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 17 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 79 |
| X-rays | 57 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC during 2023 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 61 |
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| CT scan | 25 |
| doctor visit | 469 |
| hip imaging | 14 |
| injections | 61 |
| lower extremity surgery | 31 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 14 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 71 |
| X-rays | 67 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| Female |
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC during 2024 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and CT scan.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 12 |
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| aspiration | 24 |
| bone surgery | 11 |
| CT scan | 28 |
| doctor visit | 366 |
| excision | 11 |
| injections | 24 |
| joint surgery | 23 |
| lower extremity surgery | 44 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 72 |
| reconstructive surgery | 11 |
| X-rays | 64 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| Female |
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| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 12 |
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| aspiration | 31 |
| bone surgery | 11 |
| CT scan | 22 |
| doctor visit | 329 |
| excision | 11 |
| hip imaging | 14 |
| injections | 31 |
| joint surgery | 23 |
| lower extremity surgery | 33 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 14 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 66 |
| reconstructive surgery | 11 |
| tendon surgery | 11 |
| transplant procedures | 12 |
| X-rays | 57 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD.
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| 75 to 84 | |
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| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute & OrthoCarolina - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Residency: Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute & OrthoCarolina - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 416 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$67,745
$67,745 |
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$49,750
PROstep $15,886 |
7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT $1,939 |
SALVATION $1,587 |
Gamma $1,447 |
Fixos $1,365 |
Other $27,526 |
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$41,180
OsteoMed $24,402 |
ACUMED $8,719 |
INnate Implant $7,000 |
$1,059 |
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$12,048
Restrata Wound Matrix $12,048 |
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$10,000
$10,000 |
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$14,636
MAGNETOS $2,437 |
Infinity $1,457 |
Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate $917 |
INVISION $379 |
Cadence Ankle Replacement System $189 |
Other $9,257 |
| $117,417 | |
| $21,175 | |
| $18,337 | |
| $15,446 | |
| $10,000 | |
| $12,985 |
Dr. Samuel Edmond Ford, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $33,708.
Dr. Samuel Ford is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Charlotte, NC, Matthews, NC, and Belmont, NC. His areas of expertise include the following: foot problems and ankle problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Ford average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ford studied medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. His distinctions include: the University of Alabama School of Medicine Frank Fitts, Jr. academic merit scholarship; Richard Devore Carter, M.D. academic merit scholarship; and Gold Humanism Honory Society Member. Dr. Ford is affiliated with OrthoCarolina.