Ernesto Lopez-Corona, M.D.
NPI 1740421551 · Urology Physician · Hays, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Lopez-Corona, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Hays, KS (NPI 1740421551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740421551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-33874 (KS)
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
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
920 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 | 360 | $84 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 138 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 102 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $90 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Pelvic Region Through Rectum |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 332 | 97 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 286 | 80 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 111 | 28 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 50 | — |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 44 | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 41 | 39 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 30 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 6 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
- 2009-03-09
- Last updated
- 2015-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Lopez-Corona's NPI number?
- Ernesto Lopez-Corona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740421551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Lopez-Corona's specialty?
- Ernesto Lopez-Corona is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Lopez-Corona located?
- Ernesto Lopez-Corona's practice location on file with NPPES is 2214 Canterbury Dr, Hays, KS 67601-2386.
- What is Ernesto Lopez-Corona's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Lopez-Corona is (785) 628-6014.
- Does Ernesto Lopez-Corona accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Lopez-Corona is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Lopez-Corona's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Lopez-Corona's NPI (1740421551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.