Quick answers
- Does Lorenzo L. Ford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorenzo L. Ford 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 Lorenzo L. Ford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 1,013 services for Lorenzo L. Ford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lorenzo L. Ford's NPI number?
- 1265043152. 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 Lorenzo L. Ford, 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,013 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)340 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)278 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)161 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)86 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease56%
- Heart failure56%
Hospitals where Lorenzo L. Ford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lorenzo L. Ford 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.
- MUSC Health Florence Medical CenterFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420091
- MUSC Health Marion Medical CenterMullins, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420055
Practice locations
Addresses where Lorenzo L. Ford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1053 Ctr StWest Columbia, SC 29169 (800) 491‑0909
- 3000 Saint Matthews RdOrangeburg, SC 29118 (803) 395‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lorenzo L. Ford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- SC House Calls Inc432 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265043152 |
| 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