Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zachary Ernst, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Fargo, ND

  • NPI 1013295260
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3000 32Nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 581036132
(701) 364-8000
Additional location
501 N Columbia Road, Stop 9037, Univ of North Dakota Dept of Surgery, Smhs Rm 5107
Grand Forks, ND 582029037
(701) 777-3067
fax (701) 777-2609
Mailing address
400 East Third Street, Mss 6Av1-Pe
Duluth, MN 558051951

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2020
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Dakota #14054

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013295260. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
245
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$26,076
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 60 33 $72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 49 48 $167
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 33 $94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 21 $63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 21 21 $125
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 20 12 $114
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $128
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Fargo Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Zachary Ernst's medical specialty?
Dr. Zachary Ernst practices Surgery Physician in Fargo, ND.
Where does Dr. Zachary Ernst practice?
Dr. Zachary Ernst practices at 3000 32Nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581036132. Office phone: 7013648000.
What is Dr. Zachary Ernst's NPI?
Dr. Zachary Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013295260, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zachary Ernst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zachary Ernst accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zachary Ernst commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.