Melinda E. Ford, DO
NPI 1073508354ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Athens, OH
Family Medicine (DO) in Athens, Ohio, trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville (class of 2002). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $409,948 for 4,927 claims, against $20,905 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1073508354 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | DO |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Certified by provider | Dec 16, 2019 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | 34008230 | OH |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (OH) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 597 across 32 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $20,905 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 4,927 · 8,850 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 234 |
| Total drug cost | $409,948 |
| Generic share | 88% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
Medical group
- Ohiohealth CorporationColumbus, OH · 2,314 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- Ohiohealth O'Bleness HospitalAthens, OH
Other facilities
- Ohiohealth Home Health With CompassusHome health agency · Athens, OH
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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