Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Earnest Kepler, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · St Augustine, FL

  • NPI 1558540500
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 11 locations across 1 states.

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
45 Groover Loop Ste 201
St Augustine, FL 320866586
(904) 634-0640
fax (904) 634-0640
Mailing address
6800 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 300
Jacksonville, FL 322168203
Florida — 10 locations
Additional location
10475 Centurion Pkwy N Ste 220
Jacksonville, FL 322565004
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
15255 Max Legget Pkwy Ste 5300
Jacksonville, FL 322187274
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
1690 US Highway 1 S Ste F
St Augustine, FL 320846024
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
2 Shircliff Way Ste 605
Jacksonville, FL 322044762
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
216 Southpark Cir E Ste 216
St Augustine, FL 320865135
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
232 Ponte Vedra Park Dr
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 320826600
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
2627 Riverside Ave Ste 300
Jacksonville, FL 322044717
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
3055 County Road 210 W Ste 110
St Johns, FL 322597001
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr Ste 201
Jacksonville, FL 322238800
fax (904) 634-0203
Additional location
4565 US Highway 17 Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 320034823
fax (904) 634-0203

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #PA1917
Medicaid
FL #123835000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558540500. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,141
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,472
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,980 278 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 764 462 $75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 220 150 $30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 211 139 $60
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 187 103 $33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 185 133 $28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 131 131 $93
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 87 61 $49
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 82 61 $44
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 66 46 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 247. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
491
Patients
381
Total drug cost
$4,113
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 156 135 $583
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 147 125 $1,578
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 116 83 $1,253
Cephalexin Generic 20 19 $214
Methylprednisolone Generic 19 19 $179
Celecoxib Generic 17 0 $239
Ibuprofen Generic 16 0 $67

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Earnest Kepler's medical specialty?
Dr. Earnest Kepler practices Physician Assistant in St Augustine, FL.
Where does Dr. Earnest Kepler practice?
Dr. Earnest Kepler practices at 45 Groover Loop Ste 201, St Augustine, FL 320866586. Office phone: 9046340640.
What is Dr. Earnest Kepler's NPI?
Dr. Earnest Kepler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558540500, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Earnest Kepler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Earnest Kepler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Earnest Kepler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.