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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferguson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ian Ferguson, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Ferguson completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Kern Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ferguson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferguson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferguson’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Ferguson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Kern Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Ferguson board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ian Ferguson, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferguson speak?
Dr. Ferguson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferguson typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferguson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ferguson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferguson typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ian Ferguson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ferguson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ferguson accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferguson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferguson accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ferguson in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Ferguson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ferguson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ferguson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures

Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Watsonville Community Hospital,Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Community Hospital,Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Community Hospital,Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Community Hospital,Watsonville, CA
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
Natividad Medical Center,Salinas, CA
Natividad Medical Center,Salinas, CA
What is Dr. Ferguson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferguson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265495345.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferguson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferguson
What is Dr. Ian Ferguson's specialty?
Dr. Ferguson is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stanford, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is Dr. Ian Ferguson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ferguson is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Ian Ferguson accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ian Ferguson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ian Ferguson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferguson's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ian Ferguson?
Please contact Dr. Ferguson's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ferguson's office located?
Dr. Ferguson's office is located in Stanford, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ian Ferguson have?
Dr. Ian Ferguson is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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