Ernie Cougler, NP
NPI 1639514565 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lisbon, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernie Cougler, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lisbon, NY (NPI 1639514565).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639514565
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 364451 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
24 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 24 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 129 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 361 | 121 |
| Omeprazole | 304 | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 282 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 261 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 | 77 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 214 | 63 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 2 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
- 2013-05-06
- Last updated
- 2016-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernie Cougler's NPI number?
- Ernie Cougler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639514565, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernie Cougler's specialty?
- Ernie Cougler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernie Cougler located?
- Ernie Cougler's practice location on file with NPPES is 7016 County Route 10, Lisbon, NY 13658.
- What is Ernie Cougler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernie Cougler is (315) 393-3227.
- Does Ernie Cougler accept Medicare?
- Ernie Cougler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernie Cougler's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernie Cougler's NPI (1639514565) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.