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Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

William J. Ferges

MD · Gastroenterology · Georgetown University School Of Medicine
81 VERONICA AVE
SUITE 206
Somerset, NJ 08873
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 18 Years Practicing
888
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
18
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Ferges

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for New Jersey, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ferges is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 08873, NJ — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Ferges Does

Dr. Ferges served 888 Medicare patients across 990 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 25% above the average Gastroenterology in New Jersey (711 patients across 571 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)264210
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)159159
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)116116
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)9494
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)8078

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Ferges billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ferges is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

New Brunswick, NJ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Ferges practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Ferges offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 81 VERONICA AVE, SUITE 206, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (732) 846-2777

Area Safety Grade

A-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

42 min

Average commute time in this zip · 71% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

93.9368

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 08873, NJ

If Dr. Ferges isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 08873, NJ:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sudha NaharGastroenterology3961.1 mi
Mauricio ZapiachGastroenterology2061.1 mi
Aziz SadiqGastroenterology2451.4 mi
Anna PlatovskyGastroenterology4642.2 mi
Lawrence M. PickoverGastroenterology4392.2 mi
Alexander F. RapisardaGastroenterology7302.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ferges takes three steps:

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William J. Ferges: Common Questions

Does Dr. Ferges accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Ferges is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Ferges depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 08873, NJ →
Where is Dr. Ferges's office?
Dr. Ferges practices at 81 VERONICA AVE, SUITE 206, Somerset, NJ 08873. Phone: (732) 846-2777.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Ferges accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (732) 846-2777 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 08873, NJ to see available options.
Does Dr. Ferges offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Ferges is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Ferges?
Dr. Ferges graduated in 2008 and has been practicing for approximately 18 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Ferges treated 888 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Ferges is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (732) 846-2777 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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