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
- Primary practice
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463 Bmh Physicians Office Bldg
Maryville, TN 378045807
(865) 980-5100
fax (865) 980-5105 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.