Dr. Joseph Ford
Internal Medicine in Torrance, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Ford, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Torrance, California. He attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Ford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Joseph Ford M D Inc. Dr. Joseph Ford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 543-4354 to request Dr. Joseph Ford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Ford |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7416948443 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Pulmonary Disease
Experience
- Over 49 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Joseph Ford attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164503868
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Joseph Ford
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Ford has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| A30251 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Joseph Ford M D Inc | |
Practice Locations
3475 Torrance Blvd
Suite H
Torrance, CA 90503-5800
Phone: (310) 543-4354
Fax: (310) 543-4365
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, September 8, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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Dr. Joseph Ford [NPI: 1164503868]Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease