Michelle Ernest, FNP-BC
NPI 1609218205 · Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Ernest, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1609218205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609218205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN162446 (GA)
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 tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,444 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 200 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 176 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $72 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 168 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $102 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 71 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 25 |
| Alprazolam | 45 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 43 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$870 across 45 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 512 N Shady LnDothan, AL 36303-2991Phone: (706) 324-6661
- 106 Enterprise CtSuite CColumbus, GA 31904-9227Phone: (706) 321-0476Fax: (706) 321-2508
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-24
- Last updated
- 2020-11-20
- Certified
- 2020-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Ernest's NPI number?
- Michelle Ernest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609218205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Ernest's specialty?
- Michelle Ernest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michelle Ernest located?
- Michelle Ernest's practice location on file with NPPES is 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909-3540.
- What is Michelle Ernest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Ernest is (706) 324-6661.
- Does Michelle Ernest accept Medicare?
- Michelle Ernest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Ernest's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Ernest's NPI (1609218205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.