Quick answers
- Does Althea A. Chung-Ferguson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Althea A. Chung-Ferguson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Althea A. Chung-Ferguson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Althea A. Chung-Ferguson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Althea A. Chung-Ferguson's NPI number?
- 1083197933. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Althea A. Chung-Ferguson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure61%
- High cholesterol57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Althea A. Chung-Ferguson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4192 Salem RdCovington, GA 30016 (866) 389‑2727
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Althea A. Chung-Ferguson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minuteclinic LLC577 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minuteclinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083197933 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians