Benjamin Ernst, D.O.
NPI 1477635761 · Family Medicine Physician · St Augustine, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Ernst, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in St Augustine, FL (NPI 1477635761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477635761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P1543 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
2,882 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 | 749 | $125 |
| 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 | 627 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 464 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 328 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 316 | $89 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 462 | 131 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 397 | 114 |
| Losartan Potassium | 382 | 104 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 322 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 275 | 83 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 234 | 63 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,939 across 105 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
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2024-08-28
- Certified
- 2024-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Ernst's NPI number?
- Benjamin Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477635761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Ernst's specialty?
- Benjamin Ernst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Ernst located?
- Benjamin Ernst's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 Village Commons Dr, St Augustine, FL 32092-4545.
- What is Benjamin Ernst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Ernst is (904) 940-1441.
- Does Benjamin Ernst accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Ernst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Ernst's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Ernst's NPI (1477635761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.