Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard L. Ford work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard L. Ford at 1 hospital: Rutherford Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard L. Ford see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Shelby, NC, Morganton, NC and Marion, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard L. Ford's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard L. Ford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Ford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Richard L. Ford?
- (704) 482-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard L. Ford's NPI number?
- 1851965198. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard L. Ford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Ford at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Ford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1622 E Marion StShelby, NC 28150 (704) 482‑2020
- 335 E Parker RdMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 433‑1000
- 40 E Medical CtMarion, NC 28752 (828) 652‑1000
- 640 Oak StForest City, NC 28043 (828) 245‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Ford as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Morganton Eye Physicians PA22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Shelby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851965198 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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