Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernest Waller, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Maryville, TN

  • NPI 1427047745
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
463 Bmh Physicians Office Bldg
Maryville, TN 378045807
(865) 980-5100
fax (865) 980-5105
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD44636
Medicaid
TN #1514049

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427047745. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,100
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,789
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 406 156 $118
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 121 109 $8
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 117 104 $10
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 86 45 $109
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 74 39 $199
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 73 50 $165
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 59 56 $11
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 39 33 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 25 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $154

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Maryville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,117
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 17 $363.15
Amgen INC. 7 $133.24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 3 $74.38
Genzyme Corporation 4 $72.60
Insmed, INC. 3 $69.87
Grifols USA, LLC 3 $66.52
Axsome Therapeutics, INC. 2 $53.19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company 2 $36.70
Tempus Ai, INC 1 $29.60
Mylan Specialty L.P. 1 $26.05
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $25.99
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $25.08
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $25.00
Harmony Biosciences LLC 1 $22.23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $22.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,117

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,878
Patients
678
Total drug cost
$446,942
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 247 94 $10,317
Montelukast Sodium Generic 209 55 $2,382
Azithromycin Generic 199 68 $3,762
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 172 38 $98,830
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 167 46 $134,106
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 158 36 $131,094
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 119 77 $1,001
Prednisone Generic 112 41 $718
Methylprednisolone Generic 109 82 $1,057
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 83 22 $59,413

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernest Waller's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernest Waller practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Maryville, TN.
Where does Dr. Ernest Waller practice?
Dr. Ernest Waller practices at 463 Bmh Physicians Office Bldg, Maryville, TN 378045807. Office phone: 8659805100.
What is Dr. Ernest Waller's NPI?
Dr. Ernest Waller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427047745, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernest Waller accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernest Waller accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernest Waller commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.