Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Ferguson, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Middletown, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ferguson
Dr. John Ferguson is an internal medicine specialist in Middletown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferguson performed 6,898 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferguson received a total of $21,006 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1052 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ferguson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$21,006 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,898
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,826 | $100 | $141 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
445 | $7 | $8 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
404 | $12 | $16 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
356 | $75 | $99 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
319 | $8 | $8 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
311 | $10 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
186 | $10 | $10 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
178 | $68 | $107 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
176 | $13 | $14 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
164 | $16 | $17 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
164 | $4 | $5 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
153 | $7 | $7 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
152 | $6 | $6 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
149 | $100 | $129 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
114 | $29 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
111 | $1 | $2 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
99 | $29 | $30 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
93 | $47 | $60 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
93 | $38 | $48 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
93 | $49 | $63 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
92 | $34 | $43 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
88 | $75 | $113 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
73 | $137 | $190 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
65 | $145 | $194 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
62 | $72 | $74 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
58 | $15 | $16 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
57 | $41 | $114 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
51 | $9 | $13 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
49 | $14 | $15 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
44 | $40 | $61 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
40 | $8 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 38 | $18 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
32 | $3 | $4 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
31 | $4 | $5 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
31 | $67 | $85 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
27 | $72 | $73 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
27 | $12 | $17 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
27 | $16 | $21 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
24 | $5 | $5 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
23 | $132 | $152 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
22 | $20 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 22 | $6 | $6 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
22 | $9 | $9 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
22 | $7 | $7 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
22 | $29 | $37 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $236 | $302 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
20 | $1 | $1 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
19 | $13 | $14 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
19 | $5 | $5 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
18 | $6 | $6 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
17 | $19 | $19 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
16 | $4 | $8 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
15 | $55 | $78 |
| Annual depression screening | 15 | $20 | $20 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
14 | $32 | $32 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
14 | $281 | $287 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
13 | $7 | $7 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
13 | $108 | $138 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
12 | $71 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
12 | $75 | $95 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
12 | $26 | $56 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
12 | $102 | $107 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.3% high complexity
11.7% medium
88.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,006
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,001/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
1,052
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,590
2023
$3,879
2022
$3,744
2021
$2,076
2020
$1,689
2019
$3,100
2018
$1,927
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$708
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$634
Amgen Inc.
$418
GENZYME CORPORATION
$330
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$273
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$266
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$237
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$213
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$169
United Therapeutics Corporation
$139
Philips North America LLC
$131
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Insmed, Inc.
$109
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$59
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Electromed, Inc.
$36
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$35
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$26
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,587
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$2,445
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,798
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,152
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$1,017
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$890
Amgen Inc.
$792
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$766
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$679
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$633
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$624
Insmed, Inc.
$441
Genentech USA, Inc.
$431
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$407
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$329
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$275
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$260
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$251
ABBVIE INC.
$245
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$224
PFIZER INC.
$211
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$200
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Shire North American Group Inc
$169
United Therapeutics Corporation
$160
Novo Nordisk Inc
$154
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$147
Baxter Healthcare
$144
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$143
Pulmonx Corporation
$142
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
Philips North America LLC
$131
Electromed, Inc.
$127
Grifols USA, LLC
$122
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$118
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$96
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$91
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$89
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$84
Covis Pharma GmBH
$74
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$64
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Mallinckrodt LLC
$56
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
Allergan Inc.
$50
AbbVie, Inc.
$40
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$35
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Lupin Inc.
$14
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$14
CSL Behring
$13
Biogen, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ferguson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ferguson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ferguson performed 1,826 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ferguson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ferguson received a total of $21,006 from 61 companies across 1,052 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ferguson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Middletown?
Dr. Ferguson's average Medicare payment per service is $50. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ferguson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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