Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Ernest, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Farmington, NM

  • NPI 1780024174
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
735 W Animas St
Farmington, NM 874015616
(505) 609-6300
fax (505) 609-6301
Mailing address
Po Box 844088
Dallas, TX 752844088

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2018-0437

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780024174. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
203
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$36,228
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 52 51 $170
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 44 44 $156
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 34 $121
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 32 15 $77
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 16 16 $718
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 14 $87

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Farmington Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,610
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 3 $1,609.52

By nature of payment

Education
$1,500
Food and Beverage
$110

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
54
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$185
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 43 39 $160
Tramadol Hcl Generic 11 11 $25

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Philip Ernest's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Ernest practices Surgery Physician in Farmington, NM.
Where does Dr. Philip Ernest practice?
Dr. Philip Ernest practices at 735 W Animas St, Farmington, NM 874015616. Office phone: 5056096300.
What is Dr. Philip Ernest's NPI?
Dr. Philip Ernest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780024174, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Ernest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Philip Ernest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Ernest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.