NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1033165238 D.P.M.
Verify on CMS → Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Foot Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
498
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 359
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. filed 498 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, prescribing 96% generic.
- 498
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1033165238), first enumerated 05/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 498 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Ohio statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: OMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1033165238 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1033165238
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,524
- RX-LIGHT 498
- BOOK-THIN 46 in Ohio
- PHOTO-ENUM Carlos Dimidjian · 2006
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
498 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
498 39% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1033165238 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
The Metrohealth System
Cleveland, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.. To verify Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. - brand share 4.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 498 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
498
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 523.767
- Total Day Supply
- 13,003
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (4.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.89
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 42, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
225 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 36
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
36 claims
- Ciclopirox 34
Ciclopirox
34 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 28
Diclofenac Sodium
28 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 28
Duloxetine Hcl
28 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 19
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
19 claims
- Hydrocortisone 14
Hydrocortisone
14 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 225 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 36 |
| Ciclopirox | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 19 |
| Hydrocortisone | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,524
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
359
Avg Claims per Provider
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s 498 claims are above the specialty average of 359.
Nationwide Foot Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ferguson, both outside Ohio so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferguson.
One of 46 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Ohio, 5 are shown here.
Abena Agyepong
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. S. Ali
DPM
Lakewood, OH
Dr. Caren Aramouni
D.P.M.
Canton, OH
Dr. Christopher Bohach
DPM
Willard, OH
Dr. Laura Bohman
D.P.M.
Cincinnati, OH
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. wrote 498 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
Where is Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. located? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. is located at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, Cleveland, OH, 44109. Phone: (216) 778-7800.
What is Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033165238, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. had 22 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 498 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Catherine Ferguson, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1033165238 with credentials D.P.M.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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