Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Ernst, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · St Augustine, FL
- NPI 1477635761
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.8 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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230 Village Commons Dr
St Augustine, FL 320924545
(904) 940-1441
fax (904) 390-7463 - Mailing address
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Po Box 746638
Atlanta, GA 303746638
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 28, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Florida #OS15748 · Texas #P1543 · Virginia #0102201924
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477635761. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,327
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$208,789
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 729 | 393 | $126 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 455 | 303 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 332 | 227 | $88 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 326 | 326 | $127 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 81 | 81 | $282 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 72 | 72 | $30 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 52 | 52 | $14 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 46 | 12 | $7 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 33 | 33 | $30 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 32 | 28 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in St Augustine Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,939
Transactions
98
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 14 | $304.77 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 15 | $257.47 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 14 | $248.92 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 7 | $143.95 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 9 | $139.42 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 8 | $131.95 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $111.05 | |
| Amgen INC. | 7 | $104.55 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 4 | $75.04 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $66.26 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $49.88 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 2 | $47.11 | |
| Dynavax Technologies Corporation | 2 | $43.05 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $40.61 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $37.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,204
Patients
905
Total drug cost
$41,677
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 405 | 120 | $5,188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 350 | 97 | $2,556 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 345 | 92 | $4,754 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 319 | 81 | $4,767 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 257 | 73 | $5,364 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 184 | 54 | $1,510 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 180 | 61 | $3,163 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 170 | 52 | $3,617 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 168 | 44 | $2,633 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 166 | 53 | $3,012 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Ernst's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Ernst practices Family Medicine Physician in St Augustine, FL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Ernst practice?
Dr. Benjamin Ernst practices at 230 Village Commons Dr, St Augustine, FL 320924545. Office phone: 9049401441.
What is Dr. Benjamin Ernst's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477635761, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Ernst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Ernst accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Ernst commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.