Quick answers
- Does Katherine M. Ford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine M. 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 Katherine M. Ford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 87 services for Katherine M. Ford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine M. Ford's NPI number?
- 1558904631. 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 Katherine M. 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 87 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)38 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)12 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%
- Heart failure60%
- Diabetes58%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Arthritis57%
Hospitals where Katherine M. Ford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine M. 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.
- Penn Highlands HuntingdonHuntingdon, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390056
- UPMC AltoonaAltoona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390073
- UPMC Bedford MemorialEverett, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390117
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine M. Ford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Hospital AveDu Bois, PA 15801 (814) 371‑2200
- 111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 231‑8772
- 1995 Technology PkwyMechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 231‑8772
- 620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601 (412) 822‑7410
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine M. Ford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
- Apogee Medical Group of Pennsylvania PC151 clinicians in the group
- Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates Inc19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Du Bois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Du Bois, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558904631 |
| 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