Active NPI 1043462534 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Hays Ferguson , MD

Anesthesiology • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Ferguson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2009, Dr. Ferguson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 AKRON GENERAL AVE.

Dr. Ferguson is affiliated with Partners Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Akron General Ave

Akron, OH 443072432

Telephone 3303447040

Fax 3303441714

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 General Emergency Medical Specialists, Inc. Facility NPI 1821055856

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Akron, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

62 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ferguson (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Akron Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$445.40	$77.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	11	$135.00	$43.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$123.00	$44.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	43	42	$372.24	$76.29
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	41	41	$332.61	$68.84
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	23	14	$249.66	$51.39
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	20	$273.00	$30.96
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	17	$293.85	$60.65
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$119.00	$44.70
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$417.49	$86.49
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1114.80	$231.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$401.91	$86.12
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	19	19	$283.25	$60.46
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$353.63	$70.15
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$119.00	$46.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$363.69	$77.14
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	19	$273.00	$32.12
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$338.08	$71.73
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1049.91	$215.70
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	15	15	$495.00	$67.86
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$901.62	$191.76
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$119.00	$45.47
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$660.98	$138.19
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	11	11	$531.29	$108.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$753.09	$73.34
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$227.91	$31.48
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$670.19	$54.99
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1216.37	$100.80
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1982.57	$193.57
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$619.43	$73.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	43	43	$962.41	$86.39
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	33	33	$953.62	$82.93
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$437.30	$51.28
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	20	20	$755.91	$65.88
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	18	$211.00	$31.85
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$2178.67	$187.58
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	15	15	$1134.45	$98.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 128753

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Partners Physician Group

1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 443072432

Partners Physician Group

224 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 443021705

Phone: 3303446505

Partners Physician Group

225 Elyria St, Lodi, OH 442541031

Partners Physician Group

224 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 443021726

Phone: 3303447400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

22 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Bruce Kaufman , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1093033995

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tracey Leatherman , CRNA