Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernest Flaim, D.O.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Bel Air, MD

  • NPI 1871820340
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Dept. of Anesthesiology
Bel Air, MD 210144324
(443) 643-1000
Mailing address
7 Stream Run CT
Lutherville, MD 210934344

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2015
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #H0076928 · Ohio #34.010696

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871820340. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
105
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$12,749
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 27 27 $94
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 14 14 $115
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $103
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $100
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 13 12 $72
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 12 12 $238
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 11 11 $180

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Bel Air Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $23.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$23

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernest Flaim's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Flaim practices Anesthesiology Physician in Bel Air, MD.
Where does Dr. Ernest Flaim practice?
Dr. Ernest Flaim practices at 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 210144324. Office phone: 4436431000.
What is Dr. Ernest Flaim's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Flaim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871820340, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Flaim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Flaim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Flaim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (HCPCS 00520); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.