2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1861758526 M.D.
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KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
281
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 281 claims across 44 beneficiaries — 67% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2012

NPI 1861758526

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

281 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Missouri

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861758526. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3660 VISTA AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 977-6100. NPI 1861758526 was issued on 04/06/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERGUSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

3660 VISTA AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1861758526
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEITH FERGUSON, 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.

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. — brand share 67.0%
Specialty average (est.)

67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 281 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.

281
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
395
Total Day Supply
11,087
Brand vs Generic
67% brand / 33% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$318K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 21, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
67
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
40
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
37
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
12
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
11
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
11
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s 281 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FERGUSON.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s specialty?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. located?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. is located at 3660 VISTA AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 977-6100.
What is KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861758526, issued on 04/06/2012.
Does KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s credentials?
KEITH FERGUSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1861758526 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

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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