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ROBERT ANTHONY FERGUSON D.O.
NPI 1326314808
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Kingsport, TN

Active since March 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 230-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Jan 30, 2022, May 12, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Robert Anthony Ferguson D.o. NPPES

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

ROBERT ANTHONY FERGUSON D.O. (NPI 1326314808) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (6320) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326314808
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT ANTHONY FERGUSONCredential: D.O.
Location Address2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWYKingsport, TN 37660-7475
Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 952-2111
Phone(423) 230-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1326314808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 6320✔ Licensed in NC · 2017-01260
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 062734 (NC)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY, Kingsport, TN 37660
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-9238 · Phone (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202
Location 23000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610-1231 · Phone (919) 350-8000
Location 3271 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620-7455 · Phone (423) 274-8600
Location 4310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 400Johnson City, TN 37604-6051 · Phone (423) 929-7393

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Anthony Ferguson D.o. 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 ID7315171063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250710004496
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Ferguson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wellmont Cardiology Services
Same address
Cardiovascular Disease
2050 MEADOWVIEW PARKWAY
Kingsport, TN 37660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376575035 (423) 230-5000
Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC
217 mi
Obesity Medicine
160 MACGREGOR PINES DR
Cary, NC 27511
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 997 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013571587 (919) 234-4468
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
233 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
527 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 108
Bridgeport, WV 26330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 2,471 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457605404 (304) 848-2152

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440012
LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440017
Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County
Emergency services

Johnston Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abingdon, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490053
Location16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, VA 24211 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lonesome Pine Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Big Stone Gap, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490114
Location1990 Holton Avenue EastBig Stone Gap, VA 24219 · Wise County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$71.55 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 20

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

KRISTEN N. LOONEY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
ELIZABETH SHELTON PA-C
Physician Assistant
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
WESLEY M RIMER CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
HOLLEY OSBORNE CRADDOCK NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
DANJING ZHAO MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
WAYNE MATTHEW HOSTLER PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
TINA A. ROSE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000
DR. RICHARD EDMUND MICHALIK M.D.
Specialist
2050 MEADOWVIEW PKWY
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 230-5000

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 Robert Ferguson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Ferguson is 1326314808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2012.

Where is Robert Ferguson located?

Robert Ferguson practices at 2050 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 230-5000.

What is Robert Ferguson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Robert Ferguson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Ferguson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Ferguson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Wellmont Cardiology Services (Kingsport, TN), Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC (Cary, NC) and West Virginia University Medical Corporation (Bridgeport, WV). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Ferguson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Ferguson accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Robert 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 Robert Ferguson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Ferguson is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Johnston Memorial Hospital and Lonesome Pine Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Ferguson was last updated on December 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.