Dr. John G. Ford
Dr. John G. Ford
Last updated: Jul 29, 2010

Dr. John G. Ford

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: Ferris State College - College Of Optometry
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1205812229

Dr. John G. Ford OD

Optometrist

He is located at 4070 Lake Drive Southeast Suite 101 in Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Retinal Imaging. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205812229. Appointment can be made via the phone number (616) 949-8500. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. John G. Ford, being an optometrist, 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. John G. Ford.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. John G. Ford

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John G. Ford as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Priority Health

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 25 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · 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. John G. Ford is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. John G. Ford is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: West Michigan Eyecare Associates Llc

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

Heidelberg Engineering $2146
Coopervision $1468
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $402

Other

Food and Beverage $2701
Other $1461
Travel and Lodging $566
Promotional Speaking or Service $200

Studies

FERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Graduated in 1990

Affiliated practices

West Michigan Eyecare Associates
2112 East Paris Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, 49546 MI
(616) 949-8500

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. John G. Ford accept patients with Priority Health?

Yes, Dr. John G. Ford is listed in-network for Priority Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. John G. Ford?

Dr. John G. Ford's office is located at 4070 Lake Drive Southeast Suite 101 in Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Does Dr. John G. Ford have affiliation with practices?

Dr. John G. Ford is affiliated with West Michigan Eyecare Associates.

What conditions does Dr. John G. Ford treat?

Dr. John G. Ford provides treatment for Blepharitis, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.