Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Ernest, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, GA

  • NPI 1609218205
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 319093540
(706) 324-6661
Additional location
512 N Shady Ln
Dothan, AL 363032991
Additional location
106 Enterprise CT, Suite C
Columbus, GA 319049227
(706) 321-0476
fax (706) 321-2508
Mailing address
Po Box 370
Fortson, GA 318080370

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2020
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #RN162446 · Alabama #1-111870

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609218205. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
189
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$10,803
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 41 $72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 29 $102
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 26 15 $24
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 24 24 $14
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 21 21 $102
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 16 15 $8
28122 Partial removal of foot or heel bone 14 14 $32
28292 Correction of bunion 11 11 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$870
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 17 $224.87
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3 $157.93
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $155.99
Lilly USA, LLC 13 $154.26
ABBVIE INC. 3 $60.66
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. 3 $44.38
Ardelyx, Inc. 2 $35.37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 1 $22.82
PFIZER INC. 1 $13.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$714
Education
$156

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
47
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$349
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 21 13 $125
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 14 13 $85
Prednisone Generic 12 12 $139

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Ernest's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Ernest practices Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Michelle Ernest practice?
Dr. Michelle Ernest practices at 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 319093540. Office phone: 7063246661.
What is Dr. Michelle Ernest's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Ernest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609218205, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Ernest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Ernest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Ernest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.