Quick answers
- Does Otis B. Ferguson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Otis B. Ferguson Iii 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 Otis B. Ferguson Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 297 Original Medicare patients and 1,021 services for Otis B. Ferguson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Otis B. Ferguson Iii's NPI number?
- 1215013297. 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 Otis B. Ferguson Iii, 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 | 297 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,021 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)284 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)192 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)169 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)42 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)40 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes57%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Otis B. Ferguson Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Otis B. Ferguson Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Straith Hospital for Special SurgerySouthfield, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 230071
Practice locations
Addresses where Otis B. Ferguson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7633 E Jefferson Ave, Suite 120Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 824‑8941
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Otis B. Ferguson Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Otis B. Ferguson III MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Detroit
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Otis B. Ferguson III MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215013297 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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