2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1588197057 MD
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VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, South Carolina. 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
437
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$22.87
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD filed 437 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, South Carolina.

437
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

437 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2017

NPI 1588197057

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

437 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 555 E CHEVES ST, FLORENCE, SC, 29506, with a listed phone of (843) 777-2800. NPI 1588197057 was issued on 04/11/2017. 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 437 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506

Provider Details

NPI 1588197057
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/11/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD 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.

MCLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON
★★★☆☆ 3/5
MANNING, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420109
MCLEOD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES II
FLORENCE, SC
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INC
FLORENCE, SC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Inari Medical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

437
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
676
Total Day Supply
17,467
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
16 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.77
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
28
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Prednisone
17
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
14
Spironolactone
13
Cephalexin
12
Furosemide
11
Rosuvastatin Calcium
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's 437 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's specialty?
VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FLORENCE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD wrote 437 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
Where is VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD located?
VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD is located at 555 E CHEVES ST, FLORENCE, SC, 29506. Phone: (843) 777-2800.
What is VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's NPI number?
VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588197057, issued on 04/11/2017.
Does VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD accept Medicare?
VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 437 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's credentials?
VIRGINIA FERGUSON, MD's NPI is 1588197057 with credentials MD. 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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