Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD.
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Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. Ford, MD is affiliated with OrthoCarolina.
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In 2023, Dr. Samuel E. 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, Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD had a list price for foot X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD.
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The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. 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 E. 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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| Osteoperosis | |
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| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. Ford, MD.
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| Other | |
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| 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 |
The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. 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 E. Ford, MD.
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| Female |
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| Other | |
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| 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 E. Ford, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD treated as an orthopedist in Charlotte, NC were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.
| aspiration | 33 |
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| CT scan | 21 |
| doctor visit | 319 |
| hip imaging | 14 |
| injections | 33 |
| lower extremity surgery | 31 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 14 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 64 |
| tendon surgery | 11 |
| transplant procedures | 12 |
| X-rays | 54 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD.
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| 75 to 84 | |
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, 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 | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. Ford, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 356 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samuel E. 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 E. Ford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$31,866
PROstep $3,814 |
Gamma $1,447 |
Infinity $390 |
PRIME SERIES $194 |
INBONE $151 |
Other $25,870 |
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$16,695
$16,695 |
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$12,048
Restrata Wound Matrix $12,048 |
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$10,000
$10,000 |
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$9,315
ACUMED $7,829 |
OsteoMed $427 |
$1,059 |
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$11,624
Infinity $1,457 |
Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate $917 |
INVISION $379 |
Cadence Ankle Replacement System $189 |
MAGNETOS $187 |
Other $8,495 |
| $55,809 | |
| $11,388 | |
| $10,000 | |
| $7,333 | |
| $4,092 | |
| $2,926 |
Dr. Samuel E. Ford, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $10,281.
Dr. Samuel Ford is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Charlotte, NC, Belmont, NC, and Matthews, NC. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ford include foot problems and ankle problems. Dr. Ford is professionally affiliated with OrthoCarolina. He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Ford is 5.0 stars (out of 5). 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.