Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sally Ferguson-Avery, MD
Pediatrics · Shamokin Dam, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ferguson-Avery
Dr. Sally Ferguson-Avery is a pediatrics specialist in Shamokin Dam, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferguson-Avery performed 3,215 Medicare services across 1,481 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferguson-Avery received a total of $6,465 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 474 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ferguson-Avery is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in PA
$6,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,215
Medicare services
Top 4% in PA for pediatrics
1,481
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~161 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
582 | $44 | $75 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
575 | $80 | $160 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
468 | $34 | $55 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
362 | $57 | $114 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
192 | $53 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
191 | $122 | $150 |
| Behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage behavioral health conditions. It requires at least 20 minutes of dedicated clinical staff time. |
168 | $31 | $55 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
119 | $29 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
104 | $71 | $90 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
71 | $99 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
53 | $7 | $40 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
48 | $9 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
46 | $39 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
45 | $143 | $200 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
38 | $28 | $45 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
37 | $274 | $311 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
22 | $8 | $9 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
22 | $41 | $75 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
19 | $210 | $350 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $44 | $147 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 12 | $39 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $36 | $102 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
11 | $33 | $40 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $924/year across 7 years
Top 6% in PA for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
474
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,465 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,213
2023
$822
2022
$641
2021
$341
2020
$315
2019
$1,633
2018
$1,500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$282
ABBVIE INC.
$181
Novo Nordisk Inc
$165
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$150
PFIZER INC.
$101
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$72
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Amgen Inc.
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,284
Lilly USA, LLC
$788
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$731
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$640
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$470
PFIZER INC.
$463
Amgen Inc.
$320
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$297
ABBVIE INC.
$276
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$178
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$151
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$108
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$69
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$38
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$26
Alkermes, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Neurelis, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · DALIRESP · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · Kerendia · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PROQUAD · Prolia · QULIPTA · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNJARDY · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VIVITROL · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xhance · Xultophy 100/3.6
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for pediatrics in PA.
Geographic Context
Pediatricians within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
191.4
County median income
$68,435
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10.2 mi
10.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ferguson-Avery is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of PA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ferguson-Avery experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ferguson-Avery performed 582 chronic care management, first 20 min/month services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ferguson-Avery receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ferguson-Avery received a total of $6,465 from 33 companies across 474 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ferguson-Avery's costs compare to other pediatricians in Shamokin Dam?
Dr. Ferguson-Avery's average Medicare payment per service is $60. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ferguson-Avery) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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