Richard Ernst, M.D.
NPI 1417944802 · Family Medicine Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ernst, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1417944802).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417944802
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30818 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,023 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 50 Minutes99233 | 487 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 238 | $164 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 238 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 42 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 18 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$203 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 84 | 82 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 65 | 63 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 46 | 46 |
| Cefdinir | 30 | 29 |
| Meloxicam | 29 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 23 |
| Levofloxacin | 23 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1200 N Beaver StFlagstaff, AZ 86001-3118Phone: (928) 773-2451Fax: (928) 214-2925
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2020-09-11
- Certified
- 2020-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ernst's NPI number?
- Richard Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417944802, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ernst's specialty?
- Richard Ernst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ernst located?
- Richard Ernst's practice location on file with NPPES is 9590 E Ironwood Square Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4583.
- What is Richard Ernst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ernst is (480) 455-3000.
- Does Richard Ernst accept Medicare?
- Richard Ernst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ernst's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ernst's NPI (1417944802) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.