Kevin R Ferguson, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kevin R Ferguson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chattanooga, TN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kevin R Ferguson, M.D. has been part of the Chattanooga medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chattanooga area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 61dNPPES updated 2026-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7155 Lee Hwy Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37421-0802
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
196
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
454
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,259
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.34M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — 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 (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.5k received from industry
115 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 Kevin R Ferguson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 22, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kevin R Ferguson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin R Ferguson for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Chattanooga 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 Kevin R Ferguson
NPI records show Dr. Ferguson as active with telehealth listed in Chattanooga, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 648-9290.
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 Kevin R Ferguson
Practice Location
7155 Lee Hwy Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37421-0802
Mailing Address
7155 Lee Hwy Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37421-0802
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