Ernest Wong, D.O.
NPI 1174969653 · Internal Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Wong, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1174969653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174969653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3006 (TN)
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
13 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
1,112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 755 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 168 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 87 | $159 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 76 | $109 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 14 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 21 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 19 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$215 across 6 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
- 2013-05-11
- Last updated
- 2016-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Wong's NPI number?
- Ernest Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174969653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Wong's specialty?
- Ernest Wong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Wong located?
- Ernest Wong's practice location on file with NPPES is 2240 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919-2333.
- What is Ernest Wong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Wong is (865) 909-0090.
- Does Ernest Wong accept Medicare?
- Ernest Wong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Wong's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Wong's NPI (1174969653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.