Quick answers
- Does Charles W. Ford Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles W. Ford Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles W. Ford Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 589 Original Medicare patients and 4,928 services for Charles W. Ford Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles W. Ford Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1164481727. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles W. Ford Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 589 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,928 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)2,245 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)472 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)374 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)318 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)224 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Charles W. Ford Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles W. Ford Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalLinville, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341323
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340047
- Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340051
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles W. Ford Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 870 State Farm Rd, Suite 101Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264‑4545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles W. Ford Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Ear Nose and Throat Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Ear Nose and Throat Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164481727 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians