Office
2226 Nelson Hwy, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Richard Ford is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
2226 Nelson Hwy, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Other Locations
Morganton Eye Physicians P.A.
40 E Medical Ct, Marion, NC 28752

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Ford

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Ford?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Ford by calling their office at 984-974-2048. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Ford a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Ford is classified as an Experienced expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), 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. Richard Ford specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Ford is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Richard Ford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Ford has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ocular Hypertension (OHT). You can view a list of Dr. Richard Ford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard Ford accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Ford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-2048 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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