Ricardo Fermo, MD
NPI 1386752236 · Psychiatry Physician · Charleston, SC
Ricardo Fermo, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1386752236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386752236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18143 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 212 | 27 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 164 | 21 |
| Lamotrigine | 133 | 26 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 109 | 12 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 97 | 17 |
| Lorazepam | 85 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78,470 across 124 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Fermo's NPI number?
- Ricardo Fermo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386752236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Fermo's specialty?
- Ricardo Fermo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Fermo located?
- Ricardo Fermo's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-0001.
- What is Ricardo Fermo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Fermo is (843) 792-1414.
- Is Ricardo Fermo's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Fermo's NPI (1386752236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.