Starsha Lynn Ford, CNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Starsha Lynn Ford is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Little Rock, AR with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AR can see Starsha Lynn Ford, CNP in person in Little Rock or via virtual visit — no travel required. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1194dNPPES updated 2023-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
94
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
715
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $115k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$137 received from industry
7 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 Starsha Lynn Ford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
11501 Huron Ln, Little Rock, AR 72211-1846
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Starsha Lynn Ford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Starsha Lynn Ford for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Little Rock 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 Starsha Lynn Ford
Dr. Ford is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 455-2712.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Starsha Lynn Ford
Practice Location
8924 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205-6414
Mailing Address
11501 Huron Ln, Little Rock, AR 72211-1846
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