Joel Ferree, MD
NPI 1245238211 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Douglas, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Ferree, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Douglas, GA (NPI 1245238211).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245238211
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 027052 (GA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
724 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $116 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 143 | $13 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 140 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 78 | $63 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 101 | 31 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 88 | 25 |
| Carvedilol | 82 | 19 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 66 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 60 | 11 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 58 | 15 |
| Ezetimibe | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$400 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 302 S Wayne StAlma, GA 31510-2922Phone: (912) 632-8961Fax: (912) 632-5000
- 205 S Wayne StAlma, GA 31510-2919Phone: (912) 384-0600Fax: (912) 384-0601
- 1101 Ocilla RdDouglas, GA 31533-2207Phone: (912) 384-0600Fax: (912) 384-0601
- 163 S Tallahassee StHazlehurst, GA 31539-6465Phone: (912) 375-7781Fax: (912) 375-4055
- 1508 Tebeau StWaycross, GA 31501-5327Phone: (912) 384-0600
- 1508 Tebeau StWaycross, GA 31501-5327Phone: (912) 384-0600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2022-06-27
- Certified
- 2022-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Ferree's NPI number?
- Joel Ferree's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245238211, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Ferree's specialty?
- Joel Ferree is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Ferree located?
- Joel Ferree's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Ocilla Rd, Douglas, GA 31533-2209.
- What is Joel Ferree's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Ferree is (912) 384-0600.
- Does Joel Ferree accept Medicare?
- Joel Ferree is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Ferree's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Ferree's NPI (1245238211) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.