Ernest Thompson, MD
NPI 1841212610 · Internal Medicine Physician · Baker, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Thompson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Baker, LA (NPI 1841212610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841212610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14216 (LA)
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
19 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
3,107 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,801 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 408 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 366 | $108 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 174 | $105 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 133 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 225 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 864 | 235 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 750 | 214 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 516 | 117 |
| Furosemide | 412 | 138 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 391 | 116 |
| Gabapentin | 358 | 105 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,219 across 58 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
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2024-10-10
- Certified
- 2024-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Thompson's NPI number?
- Ernest Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841212610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Thompson's specialty?
- Ernest Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Thompson located?
- Ernest Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 12902 Plank Rd, Baker, LA 70714-4911.
- What is Ernest Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Thompson is (225) 774-0733.
- Does Ernest Thompson accept Medicare?
- Ernest Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Thompson's NPI (1841212610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.