Melissa E Ford, PA-C
Melissa E Ford is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Anderson, IN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IN can see Melissa E Ford, PA-C in person in Anderson or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 20+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1431dNPPES updated 2022-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
39
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,387
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $236k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$395 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 2024, attributed to Melissa E Ford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
2210 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016-4363
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa E Ford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa E Ford for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Anderson 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 Melissa E Ford
Dr. Ford is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Anderson, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (765) 683-3118.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2210 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016
Mailing Address
2210 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016-4363
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