Ernest Prudente, MD
NPI 1033136510 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Prudente, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1033136510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033136510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A70659 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,143 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 282 | $184 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $131 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 159 | $25 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 135 | $15 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 125 | $3 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician Or |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 222 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 172 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 153 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 141 | 36 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 94 | 30 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 89 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$438 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2025-11-13
- Certified
- 2025-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Prudente's NPI number?
- Ernest Prudente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033136510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Prudente's specialty?
- Ernest Prudente is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Prudente located?
- Ernest Prudente's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
- What is Ernest Prudente's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Prudente is (310) 829-7762.
- Does Ernest Prudente accept Medicare?
- Ernest Prudente is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Prudente's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Prudente's NPI (1033136510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.