Ernest Orinion, M.D.
NPI 1679570857 · Gastroenterology Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Orinion, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1679570857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679570857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01051077A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
523 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $119 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 83 | $229 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 78 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $151 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 46 | $101 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 292 | 118 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 165 | 74 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 94 | 34 |
| Famotidine | 62 | 24 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 52 | 19 |
| Mesalamine | 35 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 24 | 24 |
| Promethazine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,921 across 153 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
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2020-03-04
- Certified
- 2020-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Orinion's NPI number?
- Ernest Orinion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679570857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Orinion's specialty?
- Ernest Orinion is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Orinion located?
- Ernest Orinion's practice location on file with NPPES is 8051 South Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237-8632.
- What is Ernest Orinion's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Orinion is (317) 865-2955.
- Does Ernest Orinion accept Medicare?
- Ernest Orinion is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Orinion's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Orinion's NPI (1679570857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.