# Benjamin R Ford, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/benjamin-ford-md-1871932749
NPI: 1871932749
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Benjamin R Ford, MD is a general surgery based in Charleston, SC practicing at Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network with NPI 1871932749.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2013
- NPI: 1871932749 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1871932749))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
- Address: 2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Suite 318e, Charleston, SC, 294145741
- Phone: (843) 884-8045
- Group practice size: 538 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 10 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 8 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Benjamin R Ford, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1871932749).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 19 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,546.

Largest disclosed payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($1,443 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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