Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Ehrler, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Akron, OH

  • NPI 1427144690
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3975 Embassy Pkwy
Akron, OH 443338320
(330) 668-4040
fax (330) 668-4078

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2021
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35.070687 · Ohio #35070687
Medicaid
OH #2131259

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427144690. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
841
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,672
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 117 49 $204
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 114 103 $94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 110 95 $64
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 104 102 $12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 68 59 $35
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 66 31 $372
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 42 42 $720
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 42 37 $11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 37 37 $81
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 30 30 $734

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$168
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $167.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$168

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
195
Patients
116
Total drug cost
$973
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 107 64 $341
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 20 $208
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 15 $132
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 17 $67
Amoxicillin Generic 15 0 $27
Pregabalin Generic 11 0 $198

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Ehrler's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Ehrler practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Akron, OH.
Where does Dr. Douglas Ehrler practice?
Dr. Douglas Ehrler practices at 3975 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 443338320. Office phone: 3306684040.
What is Dr. Douglas Ehrler's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Ehrler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427144690, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Ehrler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Ehrler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Ehrler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.