Cara Seay Ferguson, M.D.
Cara Seay Ferguson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Mount Pleasant, SC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across SC can see Cara Seay Ferguson, M.D. in person in Mount Pleasant or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of South Carolina School of Medicine graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 Innovation Way Ste 101b, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.83%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
367
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
450
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,185
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $564k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cara Seay Ferguson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 602108, Charlotte, NC 28260-2108
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cara Seay Ferguson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Seay Ferguson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mount Pleasant required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cara Seay Ferguson
Dr. Ferguson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mount Pleasant, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 876-1445.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cara Seay Ferguson
Practice Location
1200 Innovation Way Ste 101b, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Mailing Address
Po Box 602108, Charlotte, NC 28260-2108
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