DR. JOSEPH D. FERRARA M.D.
NPI 1215925979
Family Medicine in Plumsteadville, PA

Q: What is Joseph Ferrara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Ferrara is 1215925979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005.

Q: What is Joseph Ferrara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Ferrara was last updated on March 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5612 EASTON RD, PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949(215) 766-8844 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph D. Ferrara M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH D. FERRARA M.D. (NPI 1215925979) is an individual family medicine provider in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037838E) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doylestown Hospital, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215925979

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH D. FERRARACredential: M.D.

Location Address5612 EASTON RDPlumsteadville, PA 18949

Mailing Address5612 Easton RdPlumsteadville, PA 18949 · (215) 766-8844

Phone(215) 766-8844

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2013

✔ NPI 1215925979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD037838E

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

5612 EASTON RD, Plumsteadville, PA 18949

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified500714EVMPA

Medicare UPINC26594

Medicaid1131357PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph D. Ferrara M.d. 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 ID3971565797

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100611000665

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 11

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

287 services200 patients

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.

193 services135 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

181 services181 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

104 services103 patients

Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653

The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.

97 services97 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

72 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doylestown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Doylestown, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390203

Location595 West State StDoylestown, PA 18901 · Bucks County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18949 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

$92.69 typical visit price

range $59.88 – $180.99

Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$105.21 typical visit price

range $19.30 – $147.29

Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

70%1,429 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

0%589 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

97%589 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

43%589 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

18 suppliers60 claims177 services$5.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

8 suppliers15 claims21 services$1.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$29.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each E0955

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$13.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory E1028

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers16 claims70 services$13.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers48 claims48 services$199.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

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