Erik Person, MS, MD
NPI 1609003912 · Gastroenterology Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Person, MS, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1609003912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609003912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL31797 (SC)
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
17 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
1,059 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 248 | $67 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 142 | $237 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $114 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 111 | $120 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 59 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 130 | 74 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 116 | 113 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 99 | 49 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 48 |
| Famotidine | 45 | 21 |
| Sucralfate | 33 | 22 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,029 across 139 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
- 2009-06-12
- Last updated
- 2016-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Person's NPI number?
- Erik Person's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609003912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Person's specialty?
- Erik Person is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Person located?
- Erik Person's practice location on file with NPPES is 340 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601-3806.
- What is Erik Person's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Person is (706) 548-0008.
- Does Erik Person accept Medicare?
- Erik Person is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Person's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Person's NPI (1609003912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.