David Ernst, CRNA
NPI 1851617534 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ernst, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1851617534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851617534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP06159 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-20
- Last updated
- 2012-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ernst's NPI number?
- David Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851617534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ernst's specialty?
- David Ernst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Ernst located?
- David Ernst's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056.
- What is David Ernst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ernst is (504) 391-5177.
- Does David Ernst accept Medicare?
- David Ernst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ernst's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ernst's NPI (1851617534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.