Earnest Kepler, PA-C
NPI 1558540500 · Physician Assistant · St Augustine, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Earnest Kepler, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in St Augustine, FL (NPI 1558540500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558540500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA1917 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
11 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,398 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 888 | $75 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 236 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 224 | $60 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 221 | $28 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 205 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 192 | 175 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 182 | 154 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 102 | 76 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 20 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | — |
| Meloxicam | 15 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 14 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (10)
- 4565 US Highway 17 Ste 200Fleming Island, FL 32003-4823Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 15255 Max Legget Pkwy Ste 5300Jacksonville, FL 32218-7274Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 10475 Centurion Pkwy N Ste 220Jacksonville, FL 32256-5004Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 2627 Riverside Ave Ste 300Jacksonville, FL 32204-4717Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 2 Shircliff Way Ste 605Jacksonville, FL 32204-4762Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr Ste 201Jacksonville, FL 32223-8800Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
- 232 Ponte Vedra Park DrPonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-6600Phone: (904) 634-0640Fax: (904) 634-0203
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-26
- Last updated
- 2025-07-28
- Certified
- 2025-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Earnest Kepler's NPI number?
- Earnest Kepler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558540500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Earnest Kepler's specialty?
- Earnest Kepler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Earnest Kepler located?
- Earnest Kepler's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Groover Loop Ste 201, St Augustine, FL 32086-6586.
- What is Earnest Kepler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Earnest Kepler is (904) 634-0640.
- Does Earnest Kepler accept Medicare?
- Earnest Kepler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Earnest Kepler's NPI active?
- Yes — Earnest Kepler's NPI (1558540500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.