Ernest Flores, M.D.
NPI 1154353183 · Psychiatry Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Flores, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1154353183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154353183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 84-180 (NM)
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
225 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 212 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $147 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$147 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 176 | 36 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 148 | 34 |
| Mirtazapine | 124 | 26 |
| Brexpiprazolebrand: Rexulti | 122 | 25 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 114 | 23 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 105 | 26 |
| Lorazepam | 92 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$734 across 36 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2021-02-18
- Certified
- 2021-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Flores's NPI number?
- Ernest Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154353183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Flores's specialty?
- Ernest Flores is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Flores located?
- Ernest Flores's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W Griggs Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001-1234.
- What is Ernest Flores's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Flores is (575) 522-7260.
- Does Ernest Flores accept Medicare?
- Ernest Flores is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Flores's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Flores's NPI (1154353183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.