Ernest Brandt, APRN, NP-C
NPI 1235523234 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Brandt, APRN, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1235523234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235523234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, NP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19788 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
1,169 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 | 602 | $103 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 435 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 74 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 27 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$145 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 465 | 164 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 452 | 147 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 446 | 117 |
| Carvedilol | 417 | 142 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 363 | 110 |
| Spironolactone | 300 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,621 across 239 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
- 2015-03-27
- Last updated
- 2017-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Brandt's NPI number?
- Ernest Brandt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235523234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Brandt's specialty?
- Ernest Brandt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernest Brandt located?
- Ernest Brandt's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2147.
- What is Ernest Brandt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Brandt is (423) 778-5661.
- Does Ernest Brandt accept Medicare?
- Ernest Brandt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Brandt's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Brandt's NPI (1235523234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.