Dr. Amy Ford, MD
111 S 11th Ave Ste 320, Yakima, WA 98902 • +1-307-555-4810
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Yakima Percentiles
NPI #1609260264 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Yakima, WA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Amy Ford, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 93 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 14th WA percentile (-0.57σ Z-score) based on 863 billed procedures for 198 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Amy Ford (98902) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (311 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Amy Ford in Yakima (98902) face an estimated $222.00 initial evaluation fee at 111 S 11th Ave Ste 320 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.75/5 from 19 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Ford (MD, NPI #1609260264) includes accredited doctoral training (2005, 21 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across WA.
Compared against Yakima, WA Orthopedic Surgery peers
863 annual services across 198 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 311 | 12th | $227 – $311 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 233 | 12th | $242 – $331 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 164 | 12th | $136 – $186 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 95 | 12th | $326 – $446 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 60 | 12th | $2097 – $2874 |
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Dr. Amy Ford, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ford National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609260264 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98902) |
| Dr. Ford Yakima CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (863 CMS svcs; Z -0.567σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Yakima, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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