Garet Ford

Overview

Garet Ford practices in psychiatry and behavioral health. He provides psychiatric evaluations for children and adult patients and also helps his patients with medication management.

His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Dr. Ford is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants: Certificate Of Added Qualifications In Psychiatry.

Graduate Institution

Des Moines University

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Physician Assistant in SD

Board Certifications

National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants: Certificate Of Added Qualifications In Psychiatry

Hospital Affiliations

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
DAKOTACARE
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Medicaid
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Primewest Health System
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Sanford
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Sanford Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Sanford Psychiatry & Psychology Clinic|W. 49th St.
2400 W. 49th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Garet Ford

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Garet Ford by calling their office at 605-312-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Garet Ford a top-rated expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garet Ford is classified as an Experienced expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Garet Ford specialize in?

While Dr. Garet Ford is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Garet Ford accept my insurance?

Dr. Garet Ford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-312-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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