Joseph Ferrara, M.D.
NPI 1215925979 · Family Medicine Physician · Plumsteadville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ferrara, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Plumsteadville, PA (NPI 1215925979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215925979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD037838E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,088 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 287 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 181 | $35 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 128 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 104 | $33 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 576 | 157 |
| Lisinopril | 467 | 130 |
| Simvastatin | 254 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 251 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 188 | 55 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 175 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$637 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2013-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ferrara's NPI number?
- Joseph Ferrara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215925979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ferrara's specialty?
- Joseph Ferrara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Ferrara located?
- Joseph Ferrara's practice location on file with NPPES is 5612 Easton Rd, Plumsteadville, PA 18949.
- What is Joseph Ferrara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ferrara is (215) 766-8844.
- Does Joseph Ferrara accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ferrara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ferrara's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ferrara's NPI (1215925979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.