Dr. Dennis C. Ford
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 42 years
- Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1979
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1063470045
Dr. Dennis C. Ford MD
Pain Medicine Specialist
He is located at 4957 Swinyar Drive Suite 101 in Ooltewah, TN 37363. Can help patients with the following: Aging In Place, Hyperlipidemia, Mold Exposure, Nerve Damage, Obesity, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063470045. Appointment can be made via the phone number (423) 362-7777. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Dennis C. Ford, being an pain medicine specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Dennis C. Ford.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Back Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Car Accident Injuries
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Fever
- General Anesthesia
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nerve Damage
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Dennis C. Ford
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Dennis C. Ford as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter of Tennessee
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Dennis C. Ford is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Dennis C. Ford is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology (also registered under: Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management) .
Bills through: Ford Center For Pain Management
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Purdue Pharma | $1934 |
| Pfizer | $972 |
| Allergan | $445 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $7143 |
Studies
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1979Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
- Family Physician
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Dennis C. Ford have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Dennis C. Ford is affiliated with Ford Center for Pain Management.
Does Dr. Dennis C. Ford accept patients with Alliant Health Plans, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Dennis C. Ford is listed in-network for Alliant Health Plans, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Dennis C. Ford?
Dr. Dennis C. Ford's office is located at 4957 Swinyar Drive Suite 101 in Ooltewah, TN 37363.
What conditions does Dr. Dennis C. Ford treat?
Dr. Dennis C. Ford provides treatment for Aging In Place, Hyperlipidemia, Mold Exposure, Nerve Damage, Obesity, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. For the full list see this list.