Valerie Brown Ferrara, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Valerie Brown Ferrara, APRN specializes in nursing, serving patients in Palm City, FL in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 114dNPPES updated 2026-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4189 Sw High Meadows Ave, Palm City, FL 34990-3725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
132
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
214
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,317
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $317k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — 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 (-2%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.1k received from industry
79 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Valerie Brown Ferrara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 12, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Valerie Brown Ferrara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Valerie Brown Ferrara for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Palm City 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 Valerie Brown Ferrara
NPI records show Dr. Ferrara as active with telehealth listed in Palm City, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (772) 254-4347.
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 Valerie Brown Ferrara
Practice Location
4189 Sw High Meadows Ave, Palm City, FL 34990-3725
Mailing Address
4189 Sw High Meadows Ave, Palm City, FL 34990-3725
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