Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernest Murray, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1689969198
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-2300
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2020
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #33650 · South Carolina #MMD.33650 LL

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689969198. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
327
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$29,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 119 63 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 97 54 $113
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 66 37 $47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $165
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 19 19 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Charleston Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 1,350. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$97
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $96.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$97

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
60
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$3,701
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium (Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium) Brand 25 0 $3,446
Carvedilol Generic 12 0 $150
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 12 0 $60
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 11 0 $44

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernest Murray's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Murray practices Hospitalist Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Ernest Murray practice?
Dr. Ernest Murray practices at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437922300.
What is Dr. Ernest Murray's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Murray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689969198, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Murray accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Murray accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Murray commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.