2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1689992661 M.D.
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WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in HUEYTOWN, Alabama. 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
147
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$60.43
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUEYTOWN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 147 claims across 94 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $60.43 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. filed 147 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUEYTOWN, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2010

NPI 1689992661

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

147 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in HUEYTOWN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689992661. 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.

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3029 ALLISON BON DR, HUEYTOWN, AL, 35023, with a listed phone of (205) 497-4083. NPI 1689992661 was issued on 05/14/2010. 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 147 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.6%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

3029 ALLISON BON DR
HUEYTOWN, AL 35023

Provider Details

NPI 1689992661
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/14/2010

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 WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 147 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.

147
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
147
Total Day Supply
945
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
45 (30.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 35, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
16
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
13

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s 147 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in HUEYTOWN, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. wrote 147 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. located?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. is located at 3029 ALLISON BON DR, HUEYTOWN, AL, 35023. Phone: (205) 497-4083.
What is WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689992661, issued on 05/14/2010.
Does WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.6%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 147 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM FERGUSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1689992661 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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