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Dr. Kara Desper Ford, D.M.D.
Dentist in Lake Jackson, TX · enumerated 2012.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1427311612
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Kara Desper Ford
Credential D.M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 113 Circle Way St, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566
Phone (979) 297-5151
Fax (979) 297-2851
Enumeration date Jun 21, 2012
Last updated in NPPES Dec 16, 2015
Taxonomy & licenses
DMD · Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry: A licensed dentist; DMD and DDS are equivalent dental degrees.
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What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Kara Ford?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Kara Ford is 1427311612, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Kara Ford practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Lake Jackson, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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