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MRS. LAURA HANKINS FERGUSON NP
NPI 1154791028
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Columbus, MS

Active since October 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
321 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBUS, MS 39705(662) 327-2921(662) 328-6858 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mrs. Laura Hankins Ferguson Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. LAURA HANKINS FERGUSON NP (NPI 1154791028) is an individual family provider in Columbus, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (R882606) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bmh-golden Triangle, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154791028
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LAURA HANKINS FERGUSONCredential: NP
Location Address321 HOSPITAL DRColumbus, MS 39705-1920
Mailing Address321 Hospital DrColumbus, MS 39705-1920 · (662) 327-2921 · Fax (662) 328-6858
Phone(662) 327-2921
Fax(662) 328-6858
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1154791028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · R882606
321 HOSPITAL DR, Columbus, MS 39705
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1129 N Brookmoore DrColumbus, MS 39705-2024 · Phone (662) 329-3838
Location 2255 Baptist Blvd Ste 402Columbus, MS 39705-2006 · Phone (662) 244-2550 · Fax (662) 244-2553

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Laura Hankins Ferguson Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587968912
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160205000535
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
209 services174 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
116 services26 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
68 services68 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
64 services14 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
31 services27 patients
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677
The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bmh-Golden Triangle

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250100
Location2520 5th Street NColumbus, MS 39705 · Lowndes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Choctaw Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ackerman, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number251334
Location8613 Ms Hwy 12Ackerman, MS 39735 · Choctaw County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39705 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.53
Promoting Interoperability82
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.19

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
47%34 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
30%152 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%5,255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
93%269 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
98%397 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 77% · 84 patients
77%84 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 269 patients
0%269 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

COLUMBUS UROLOGY GROUP PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
COLUMBUS UROLOGY PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
GOLDEN TRIANGLE UROLOGY PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
MR. PAUL WESLEY BARRETT C.F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
PAUL WESLEY BARRETT CFNP PLLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
JOSHUA G. GRIFFIN MD PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
UROLOGY CENTER OF COLUMBUS PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921
GT UROLOGY GROUP PLLC
Urology
321 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2921

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Laura Ferguson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Ferguson is 1154791028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2015.

Where is Laura Ferguson located?

Laura Ferguson practices at 321 Hospital Dr, Columbus, MS 39705. The listed phone number is (662) 327-2921.

What is Laura Ferguson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Laura Ferguson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Ferguson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Laura Ferguson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Laura Ferguson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Laura Ferguson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Ferguson is affiliated with Bmh-Golden Triangle and Choctaw Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Ferguson was last updated on June 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.