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Dr. Joseph Ferrara, MD
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1942450002
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420
Columbia, SC 292038004
(803) 545-6050 - Additional location
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2280 Hemby Ln
Greenville, NC 278343773
(252) 744-9400
fax (252) 744-9401 - Mailing address
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Po Box 743904
Atlanta, GA 303743904
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 9, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- South Carolina #83743 · Kentucky #42551 · Virginia #0101251178 · North Carolina #2022-02002
- Medicaid (2)
- SC #837438 · KY #7100095160
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942450002. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,252
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$125,199
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0588 |
Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit | 6,650 | 13 | $5 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 165 | 138 | $172 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 136 | 114 | $122 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 104 | 104 | $210 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 100 | 100 | $159 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 40 | 33 | $31 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 25 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 16 | 13 | $87 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 16 | 16 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 318. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$75
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $75.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,303
Patients
483
Total drug cost
$64,957
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 446 | 175 | $34,581 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 160 | 73 | $2,101 |
| Primidone | Generic | 116 | 56 | $7,447 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 87 | 31 | $1,850 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 81 | 36 | $1,259 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 73 | 33 | $2,864 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 57 | 14 | $744 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 56 | 11 | $965 |
| Propranolol Hcl | Generic | 45 | 19 | $1,503 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 42 | 0 | $790 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Ferrara's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ferrara practices Neurology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ferrara practice?
Dr. Joseph Ferrara practices at 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 292038004. Office phone: 8035456050.
What is Dr. Joseph Ferrara's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ferrara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942450002, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ferrara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ferrara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ferrara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (HCPCS J0588); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.