Quick answers
- Does Tonya F. Fordham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tonya F. Fordham 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 Tonya F. Fordham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 1,706 services for Tonya F. Fordham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tonya F. Fordham's NPI number?
- 1861462053. 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 Tonya F. Fordham, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,706 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)274 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)250 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)143 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)116 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)114 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes44%
- Depression34%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Tonya F. Fordham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tonya F. Fordham 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.
- Appling HealthcareBaxley, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110071
- Memorial Health Meadows HospitalVidalia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110128
Practice locations
Addresses where Tonya F. Fordham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 145 E Peacock StCochran, GA 31014 (229) 200‑4950
- 163 E Tollison StBaxley, GA 31513 (912) 367‑9841
- 277 Lackawanna StBaxley, GA 31513 (912) 366‑1362
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tonya F. Fordham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC69 clinicians in the group
- Southland Emergency Medical Services Consolidated, LLC49 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861462053 |
| 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