Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell
Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell
Last updated: Aug 5, 2025

Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 13 years
  • Graduated from: Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2008
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1225203540

Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell M.D.

Pulmonologist

He is located at 300 20th Avenue North Suite G4 in Nashville, TN 37203. Can help patients with the following: Asbestosis, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Heart Disease, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Sarcoidosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225203540. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 284-5098. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1225203540/benjamin-avant-ferrell-nashville-tn. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell, being an pulmonologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell.

  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
  • Asbestosis
  • Asthma
  • Blood Clots
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
  • Embolism
  • Emphysema
  • Heart Disease
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pleurisy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Aspiration
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking and Quitting Smoking
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of Tennessee

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
Ambetter of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Benjamin A. Ferrell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine, Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists)) .

Bills through: Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

GlaxoSmithKline $196
Merck $93
Hospira $79

Other

Food and Beverage $724

Studies

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2008

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1225203540/benjamin-avant-ferrell-nashville-tn

Affiliated practices

Southern Pet Scan
2018 Murphy Avenue
Nashville, 37203 TN
(615) 320-7387
Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
2011 Murphy Avenue
Nashville, 37203 TN
(615) 327-9543
Saint Thomas Medical Partners
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, 37205 TN
(615) 222-1251

Affiliated hospitals

SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
NASHVILLE, 37205 TN
(615) 222-2111
SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, 37236 TN
(615) 284-5555

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell?

Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell's office is located at 300 20th Avenue North Suite G4 in Nashville, TN 37203.

Does Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell is affiliated with Southern Pet Scan. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell accept patients with Ambetter of Tennessee?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell is listed in-network for Ambetter of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell is affiliated with SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell treat?

Dr. Benjamin Avant Ferrell provides treatment for Asbestosis, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Heart Disease, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Sarcoidosis. For the full list see this list.