Paul Ernest, MD
NPI 1508861659 · Ophthalmology Physician · Jackson, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Ernest, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Jackson, MI (NPI 1508861659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508861659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301034151 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,569 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 457 | $439 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 257 | $43 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 229 | $28 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 209 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 181 | $158 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 165 | 131 |
| Ofloxacin | 147 | 128 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 42 | 36 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 20 | 17 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 16 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-16
- Last updated
- 2018-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Ernest's NPI number?
- Paul Ernest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508861659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Ernest's specialty?
- Paul Ernest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Ernest located?
- Paul Ernest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1116 W Ganson St, Jackson, MI 49202-4240.
- What is Paul Ernest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Ernest is (517) 782-9436.
- Does Paul Ernest accept Medicare?
- Paul Ernest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Ernest's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Ernest's NPI (1508861659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.