Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernst Bontemps, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · St Petersburg, FL

  • NPI 1831150408
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7017 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-2016
fax (727) 343-3791
Mailing address
3001 Executive Dr Ste 130
Clearwater, FL 337625323

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME83742
Medicaid
FL #264350200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831150408. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,405
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$190,853
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 544 380 $125
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 283 282 $243
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 166 163 $58
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 90 43 $79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 68 68 $164
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 68 $88
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 65 64 $64
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 41 41 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 31 $130
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 16 16 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$51
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $51.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$51

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
204
Patients
100
Total drug cost
$4,114
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 91 55 $1,078
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 31 16 $737
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 29 0 $898
Famotidine Generic 28 15 $443
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 14 14 $217
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 11 0 $741

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernst Bontemps's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernst Bontemps practices Gastroenterology Physician in St Petersburg, FL.
Where does Dr. Ernst Bontemps practice?
Dr. Ernst Bontemps practices at 7017 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33710. Office phone: 7273842016.
What is Dr. Ernst Bontemps's NPI?
Dr. Ernst Bontemps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831150408, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernst Bontemps accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernst Bontemps accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernst Bontemps commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.