Joseph Michael Ferrara, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Joseph Michael Ferrara is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in psychiatry & neurology, Joseph Michael Ferrara, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Columbia. With 23+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Columbia area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-8004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.33/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
566
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,028
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $669k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$75 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Joseph Michael Ferrara's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 8, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joseph Michael Ferrara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Michael Ferrara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbia 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 Joseph Michael Ferrara
NPI records show Dr. Ferrara as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 545-6050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Michael Ferrara
Practice Location
8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-8004
Mailing Address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
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