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Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Michigan State University

3990 N Illinois Street
Swansea, IL 62226

(618) 277-1130

Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. He graduated from Michigan State University. Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD is affiliated with BJC HealthCare.

Office Locations

BJC HealthCare

204 Bradford Lane
Waterloo, IL 62298

(618) 939-6163

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BJC HealthCare

210 S Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278

(618) 282-6226

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BJC HealthCare

3990 N Illinois Street
Swansea, IL 62226

(618) 277-1130

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2023

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comprehensive eye exam

In 2013, Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	1815
eye procedures	2019
laser treatment	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	864
Female	1432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2080
Black	148
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	789
From 75 to 84	925
85 and over	500
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
doctor visit	1367
eye procedures	1444
laser treatment	62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	748
Female	1247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1797
Black	140
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	759
85 and over	486
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	538
eye procedures	1746
laser treatment	60

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1202
Female	2082

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2882
Black	282
Hispanic	28
Asian	34
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1068
From 75 to 84	1256
85 and over	762
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	454
eye procedures	1769
lab tests	28
laser treatment	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	569
Female	976

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1339
Black	158
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	568
From 75 to 84	515
85 and over	367
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	428
eye procedures	1514
laser treatment	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1217
Black	155
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	531
85 and over	319
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	54
doctor visit	374
eye procedures	1190
laser treatment	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	725

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	264
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	375
eye procedures	856
laser treatment	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	765
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	208
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	251
eye procedures	349
laser treatment	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	111
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	303
eye procedures	211

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	111
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	249
eye procedures	186

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	86
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	87

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Waterloo, IL were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	568
eye procedures	1033
lab tests	28
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	796
Male	481

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	121
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1111
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
85 and over	292
75 to 84	476
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	433

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	12
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD graduated from Michigan State University. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Michigan State University

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BJC HealthCare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$158 IOL $103	Cataract Equipment $54
Allergan Inc.	$69 LUMIGAN $38	RESTASIS $24	$6
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$35 BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $20	Bromsite $15
Shire North American Group Inc	$25 XIIDRA $25
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$19 Rocklatan $19
Other	$48 LOTEMAX GEL $19	RESTASIS $16	Pazeo $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$354

Biography

Dr. Homer Ferguson is a specialist in pediatric ophthalmology. He works in Waterloo, IL, Red Bud, IL, and Swansea, IL. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville. He attended Michigan State University for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU) for residency.

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