Dr. Michael John Ford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael John Ford, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Tallahassee, Florida. He attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. Dr. Michael John Ford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southeastern Dermatology, Inc. Dr. Michael John Ford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (850) 422-3376 to request Dr. Michael John Ford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2040 Fleischmann Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4599

Phone 1: (850) 422-3376

Fax: (850) 205-7182
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael John Ford
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9436103553
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michael John Ford attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1508868860
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 23, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michael John Ford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael John Ford has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
  • Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
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    MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
    The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
  • Dermatology / Dermatopathology
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    Dermatopathology
    A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
  • Dermatology / Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology
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    Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology
    A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body's immune system. Immunodermatologists also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.
  • Dermatology / Pediatric Dermatology
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    Pediatric Dermatology
    A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.
  • Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology
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    Procedural Dermatology
    Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).


Medical Group Practice

  • Southeastern Dermatology, Inc


Practice Locations

2040 Fleischmann Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4599
Phone: (850) 422-3376
Fax: (850) 205-7182
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 23, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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