Quick answers
- Does George A. Ford Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George A. Ford Iii 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 George A. Ford Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 690 Original Medicare patients and 2,123 services for George A. Ford Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George A. Ford Iii's NPI number?
- 1841275443. 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 George A. Ford Iii, 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 | 690 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,123 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)727 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)558 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)423 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)153 services
- Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity (99496)40 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 pressure70%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes22%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Practice locations
Addresses where George A. Ford Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1139 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 405San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 404‑0000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George A. Ford Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841275443 |
| 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
- 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