Ellen M Ferguson, D.O.
Ellen M Ferguson, D.O. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Tucker, GA. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 30 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6449dNPPES updated 2008-09-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3163 Tucker Norcross Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-2124
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
204
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,425
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $325k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$758 received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ellen M Ferguson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ellen M Ferguson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ellen M Ferguson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Tucker 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 Ellen M Ferguson
NPI records show Dr. Ferguson as active with telehealth listed in Tucker, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 939-6000.
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 Ellen M Ferguson
Practice Location
3163 Tucker Norcross Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-2124
Mailing Address
3163 Tucker Norcross Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-2124
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