Ernest Hendrix, M.D.
NPI 1831182567 · Family Medicine Physician · Athens, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Hendrix, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Athens, AL (NPI 1831182567).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831182567
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16454 (AL)
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
880 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 114 | $72 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 111 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 95 | $164 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 373 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 237 | 80 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 215 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 214 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 | 61 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 182 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 3 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
- 2005-08-29
- Last updated
- 2020-02-13
- Certified
- 2020-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Hendrix's NPI number?
- Ernest Hendrix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831182567, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Hendrix's specialty?
- Ernest Hendrix is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Hendrix located?
- Ernest Hendrix's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 Sanders St, Athens, AL 35611-2418.
- What is Ernest Hendrix's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Hendrix is (256) 230-1116.
- Does Ernest Hendrix accept Medicare?
- Ernest Hendrix is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Hendrix's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Hendrix's NPI (1831182567) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.