Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Ernst, O.D.

Optometrist · Alexandria, KY

  • NPI 1689736506
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7517 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 410011051
(859) 635-7600
fax (859) 635-0900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2008
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #KY1077DT
Medicaid
KY #77010775

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689736506. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$56
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. 1 $56.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$56

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$215
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 18 0 $215

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Ernst's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ernst practices Optometrist in Alexandria, KY.
Where does Dr. James Ernst practice?
Dr. James Ernst practices at 7517 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 410011051. Office phone: 8596357600.
What is Dr. James Ernst's NPI?
Dr. James Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689736506, issued by NPPES.