Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Ernst, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · O Fallon, IL

  • NPI 1306076518
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
735 Insight Ave
O Fallon, IL 622692193
(618) 628-2903
fax (618) 628-2913

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 11, 2019
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #046010290
Medicaid
IL #046010290

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306076518. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,154
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,185
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6,210 52 $1
92250 Photography of the retina 326 297 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 173 167 $90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 119 115 $123
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 74 63 $56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 72 63 $60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 59 51 $33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 56 50 $88
92134 Imaging of retina 35 33 $39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $146

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 650. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$468
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 11 $232.40
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 3 $62.82
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 2 $60.76
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $44.56
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $28.68
LKC Technologies, Inc. 1 $24.92
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$468

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
99
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$1,677
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 79 22 $1,089
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 20 0 $588

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Ernst's medical specialty?
Dr. David Ernst practices Optometrist in O Fallon, IL.
Where does Dr. David Ernst practice?
Dr. David Ernst practices at 735 Insight Ave, O Fallon, IL 622692193. Office phone: 6186282903.
What is Dr. David Ernst's NPI?
Dr. David Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306076518, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Ernst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Ernst accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Ernst commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.