BRIAN W. FERGUSON D.O. – NPI #1417996620
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

BRIAN FERGUSON is a physician located in BETHESDA, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417996620 to BRIAN FERGUSON on June 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 20, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRIAN FERGUSON below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN W. FERGUSON

NPI Number
1417996620
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN W. FERGUSON
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889-4504
Phone: (301) 295-4000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3001 Hospital Dr
Cheverly, MD 20785-1189
Phone: (301) 618-3779
Mailing address
WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD 20889-0001
Phone: (301) 295-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 20, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)
CA 21907
363AM0700X
- Physician Assistant / Medical
MD C0003173
207PE0004X
- Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services
VA 0102205445

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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