Julia Anne Ford, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Julia Anne Ford is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Julia Anne Ford, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Ann Arbor, MI in group practice. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
Older · 2153dNPPES updated 2020-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.78%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
9.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
119
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
132
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
992
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.26M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$612 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Julia Anne Ford's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Jun 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Julia Anne Ford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julia Anne Ford for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Ann Arbor required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Julia Anne Ford
NPI records show Dr. Ford as active with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 936-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julia Anne Ford
Practice Location
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000
Mailing Address
3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633
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