Dr. James Alford
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduated from: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1427026624
Dr. James Alford M.D.
Family Physician
He is located at 128 Van Buren Street in Chelsea, MI 48118. Can help patients with the following: Asthma, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, Women's Health. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427026624. Appointment can be made via the phone number (734) 475-8677. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://ihacares.com/providers/mi/chelsea/james-alford-md. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Alford, being an family physician, 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. James Alford.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. James Alford
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James Alford as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Aug 19, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Local HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Network data as of Aug 19, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Priority Health
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 24 plans from Priority Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPriority Balanced Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Silver | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Gold | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Silver | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Gold | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Silver | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Not accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Trinity Health East Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Trinity East Narrow Net HMO | Not 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. James Alford 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. James Alford is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Iha Health Services Corporation
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.
Studies
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1998Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://ihacares.com/providers/mi/chelsea/james-alford-md
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. James Alford?
Dr. James Alford's office is located at 128 Van Buren Street in Chelsea, MI 48118.
Has Dr. James Alford affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Alford is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. James Alford treat?
Dr. James Alford provides treatment for Asthma, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, Women's Health. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James Alford accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company?
Yes, Dr. James Alford is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. James Alford have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Alford is affiliated with Iha Family & Internal Medicine- West Arbor. For the full list of practices see this list.