LAURA FERGUSON MD
NPI 1689886772
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tyler, TX

Q: What is Laura Ferguson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Ferguson is 1689886772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Q: What is Laura Ferguson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Ferguson was last updated on May 3, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4111 UNIVERSITY BLVD, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 266-3400(903) 566-0291 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Laura Ferguson Md NPPES

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

LAURA FERGUSON MD (NPI 1689886772) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (N0016) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689886772

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameLAURA FERGUSONCredential: MD

Location Address4111 UNIVERSITY BLVDTyler, TX 75701-6623

Mailing Address4111 University BlvdTyler, TX 75701-6623 · (903) 266-3400 · Fax (903) 566-0291

Phone(903) 266-3400

Fax(903) 566-0291

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2010

✔ NPI 1689886772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in TX · N0016

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License N0016 (TX)

4111 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tyler, TX 75701

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Laura Ferguson Md 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 ID4385736370

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110120000906

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

166 services112 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

123 services120 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

103 services96 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450032

Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450083

Location1000 South Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450102

Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%143 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.

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