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2026 NPPES data Basic Emergency Medical Technician NPI 1356433437 M.D.
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Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,056 in Basic Emergency Medical Technician, 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Basic Emergency Medical Technician avg: 341
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Ferner, M.D. filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, prescribing 94% generic.
- 332
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
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.
David Ferner, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
332 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about David Ferner, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Medicare Part D claims
332 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Basic Emergency Medical Technician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Basic Emergency Medical Technician. 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).
David Ferner, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider holding M.D. credentials at 422 HARSTVEDT RD, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459, with a listed phone of (850) 343-4332. NPI 1356433437 was issued on 09/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.5%.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,056 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 341 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356433437 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Basic Emergency Medical Technician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Ferner, M.D. 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.
Cep America LLC
Panama City, FL
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 - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Ferner, M.D.. To verify David Ferner, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Ferner, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Basic Emergency Medical Technician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 332 2023 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 2023.
332
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 339
- Total Day Supply
- 3,053
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 48 (14.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.94
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 42, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Ferner, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
31 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
30 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
20 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
19 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
14 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 11
Ketorolac Tromethamine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 31 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 30 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 20 |
| Levofloxacin | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Overview
How David Ferner, M.D. fits within the Basic Emergency Medical Technician landscape nationally.
2,056
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in US
52
States with Basic Emergency Medical Technician
341
Avg Claims per Provider
David Ferner, M.D.'s 332 claims are below the specialty average of 341.
Nearby Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferner.
Dr. Christopher Ammann
NREMT
Fort Myers, FL
Dr. Tony Anderson
N/A
Miami Gardens, FL
Melissa Angel
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. John Barrass
ATC, EMT-B
Pinecrest, FL
Brian Berg
Apopka, FL
Compare Basic Emergency Medical Technician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ferner, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
David Ferner, M.D. specializes in Basic Emergency Medical Technician and practices in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does David Ferner, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Ferner, M.D. wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is David Ferner, M.D. located? ▼
David Ferner, M.D. is located at 422 HARSTVEDT RD, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459. Phone: (850) 343-4332.
What is David Ferner, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
David Ferner, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356433437, issued on 09/28/2006.
Does David Ferner, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Ferner, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does David Ferner, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Ferner, M.D. had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.5%.
How many Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,056 Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Ferner, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Ferner, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Ferner, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
David Ferner, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Ferner, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
David Ferner, M.D.'s NPI is 1356433437 with credentials M.D.. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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