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Active NPI 1467689919 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James E Ferguson , MD, PhD

Urology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Ferguson, MD, PhD is a certified Urology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Ferguson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 619 19TH ST S.

Dr. Ferguson is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, simple insertion of temporary bladder tube. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

619 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352491900

Telephone 2059344011
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -2.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
38 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (205 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
36.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ferguson (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
56 51 $35.00 $15.15
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
50 29 $869.00 $71.00
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
33 13 $311.00 $22.88
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube
30 11 $240.00 $23.04
74420 Imaging of urinary tract
26 13 $97.00 $22.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
23 20 $246.00 $89.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
21 21 $411.00 $121.75
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
17 14 $35.00 $15.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
14 13 $337.00 $119.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 12 $246.00 $109.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License AL 36716

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA L-240268

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX Q7040

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
361053701 (MDACC) (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Secondary Practice Locations

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059968765

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Dr. Sasha Kaiser , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sabrina Goddard

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NPI 1003270323
Amy Brister

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Dr. Rebekah Bowie , MD

Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 10, 2018

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352491900 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

NPI Profile Active September 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2016

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262862)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 29, 2016

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262862)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 29, 2016

Recorded as JAMES FERGUSON, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 29, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #L-240268 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 11, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467689919
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 11, 2009
Last Update: June 29, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Phone: 2057319701

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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