Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernest Hendrix, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Athens, AL

  • NPI 1831182567
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
108 Sanders St
Athens, AL 356112418
(256) 230-1116
fax (256) 230-1156
Mailing address
108 Sanders St Ste D
Athens, AL 356112473

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 13, 2020
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #16454
Medicaid
AL #009933705

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831182567. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
864
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$73,845
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 196 80 $75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 154 81 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 134 59 $118
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 67 17 $58
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 52 43 $162
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 41 33 $76
90471 Administration of vaccine 40 19 $18
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes 39 11 $29
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 29 29 $29
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 26 26 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Athens Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$74
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Indivior INC. 1 $35.18
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $20.77
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $17.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$74

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,000
Patients
684
Total drug cost
$188,570
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 252 30 $57,736
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 191 69 $1,729
Buprenorphine Hcl Generic 172 18 $14,363
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 149 51 $3,526
Metformin Hcl Generic 148 41 $1,298
Lisinopril Generic 137 54 $1,451
Gabapentin Generic 135 31 $2,395
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 127 46 $2,504
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 115 21 $95,771
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 106 41 $1,970

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernest Hendrix's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Hendrix practices Family Medicine Physician in Athens, AL.
Where does Dr. Ernest Hendrix practice?
Dr. Ernest Hendrix practices at 108 Sanders St, Athens, AL 356112418. Office phone: 2562301116.
What is Dr. Ernest Hendrix's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Hendrix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831182567, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Hendrix accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Hendrix accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Hendrix commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.