Active NPI 1104876283 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Ertner , MD

Anesthesiology • Chico, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Ertner, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Chico, CA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Ertner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 ESPLANADE.

Dr. Ertner maintains professional affiliations with Northstate Anesthesiology Partners A Medical Corporation, Cep America - Anesthesia Pc, Orthopedic Associates Of Northern California A Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1531 Esplanade

Chico, CA 95926

Telephone 5303327330

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Emergency & Acute Care Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1720030851

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Chico, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs -3.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Chico, CA (7879 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ertner (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Chico Specialty Average (28.6 Years) 28.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	35	34	$300.00	$42.45
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	28	28	$646.43	$129.85
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$625.93	$123.83
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	21	$1738.10	$351.06
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$800.00	$162.41
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	15	15	$2333.33	$475.15
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$1614.29	$329.28
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$400.00	$80.75
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	12	12	$1158.33	$234.29
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$700.00	$136.86
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$700.00	$61.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	45	44	$684.00	$139.32
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	37	37	$297.19	$42.55
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	24	24	$700.00	$59.38
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	22	22	$1718.18	$360.61
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	21	20	$628.57	$123.63
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$843.10	$169.09
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$620.00	$122.75
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	19	19	$2431.58	$508.09
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	18	18	$600.00	$104.70
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$400.00	$78.39
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	14	14	$1807.14	$374.21
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	14	12	$535.71	$41.64
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	13	$1064.29	$219.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	55	55	$720.00	$139.36
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	47	47	$727.66	$151.63
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	41	40	$305.71	$44.84
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	39	39	$119.69	$31.57
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	24	24	$1716.67	$366.15
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	24	24	$700.00	$47.02
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	22	22	$668.18	$141.01
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$814.29	$171.78
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	19	19	$1736.84	$371.21
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	18	17	$600.00	$111.55
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	16	$400.00	$85.37
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	16	16	$1783.78	$375.35
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	15	15	$2360.00	$508.29
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$921.43	$196.84
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	14	12	$569.57	$44.84
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	12	12	$691.67	$110.06
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$800.00	$64.09
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	11	11	$4200.00	$905.87
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1345.45	$290.06
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	11	11	$1227.27	$257.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	55	55	$740.00	$133.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	40	40	$317.55	$44.44
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	31	31	$683.87	$145.53
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$100.00	$31.90
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	25	25	$468.40	$85.93
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	22	22	$620.68	$108.28
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal	21	21	$800.00	$83.24
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1516.67	$325.89
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	15	15	$2460.00	$506.83
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	14	14	$4478.64	$889.48
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	14	14	$1678.57	$359.61
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$785.71	$167.48
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$684.62	$141.95
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$1584.62	$340.35
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$700.00	$38.46
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	11	11	$1790.91	$313.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	141	134	$677.30	$147.29
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	103	103	$729.13	$134.19
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal	55	55	$800.00	$88.28
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	55	55	$100.00	$33.00
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	51	47	$500.00	$29.64
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	39	39	$766.67	$167.30
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	37	37	$300.00	$46.05
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	35	33	$928.57	$203.58
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	29	27	$948.28	$207.31
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	28	28	$1728.57	$379.83
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	27	27	$2462.96	$546.29
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	25	25	$1692.00	$370.66
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	24	24	$1666.67	$364.86
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	24	24	$1033.33	$225.44
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	23	23	$1321.74	$288.71
00160 Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses	19	19	$1215.79	$265.30
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$400.00	$87.86
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	16	16	$600.00	$114.67
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	16	16	$1018.75	$221.27
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1413.33	$306.10
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	14	14	$700.00	$56.35
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	14	14	$1478.57	$323.33
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1185.71	$256.12
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$753.85	$160.92
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	11	11	$300.00	$72.34
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$700.00	$35.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	108	104	$654.63	$140.10
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	67	67	$726.87	$132.25
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal	67	67	$800.00	$87.24
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	62	61	$504.03	$31.66
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	53	52	$1596.23	$345.34
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	49	48	$1485.71	$321.69
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	49	49	$300.00	$45.38
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	46	46	$100.00	$32.26
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	36	35	$805.56	$171.72
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	35	35	$800.00	$172.28
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	34	34	$1676.47	$362.16
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	29	29	$400.00	$86.34
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	26	26	$600.00	$112.42
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	23	22	$673.91	$143.15
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	21	20	$1019.05	$219.07
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	21	21	$1204.76	$258.71
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	18	17	$1288.89	$281.01
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	16	16	$1212.50	$260.89
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	15	15	$3740.00	$812.48
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	15	14	$933.33	$202.43
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	15	15	$1166.67	$251.67
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	14	14	$942.86	$204.47
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	12	12	$991.67	$212.04
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$3266.67	$712.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	93	62	$603.23	$126.20
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	73	73	$680.82	$146.04
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	55	55	$720.00	$131.17
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	43	43	$300.00	$44.95
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal	34	33	$800.00	$89.23
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	34	34	$600.00	$112.28
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	30	29	$500.00	$30.39
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	27	27	$400.00	$100.31
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	23	23	$1617.39	$346.86
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$785.00	$169.10
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	19	19	$1726.32	$372.05
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	15	15	$1266.67	$272.33
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	15	15	$940.00	$202.57
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	15	14	$740.00	$157.57
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$628.57	$130.82
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	13	13	$723.08	$105.60
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$1858.33	$403.04
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	12	12	$3683.33	$795.51
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$100.00	$33.18
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)	11	11	$3909.09	$848.92
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	11	11	$954.55	$200.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	127	124	$742.20	$151.76
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	119	84	$615.97	$125.07
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	89	88	$758.65	$155.35
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	55	54	$300.00	$51.08
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	33	33	$400.00	$120.48
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	29	28	$600.00	$110.30
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	27	24	$500.00	$38.32
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal	24	24	$800.00	$88.60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$100.00	$32.59
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	20	20	$3910.00	$843.99
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	20	20	$1600.00	$338.58
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	19	18	$763.16	$157.36
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	17	$700.00	$144.53
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	14	14	$1814.29	$381.12
00350 Anesthesia for other procedure on large blood vessel of neck	13	13	$1884.62	$398.90
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	11	$1008.33	$209.93
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$1616.67	$338.33
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$983.33	$203.14
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1400.00	$297.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA A97004

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MO 2006005745

Anesthesiology - Addiction Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LA0401X

State License MO 2006005745

An anesthesiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License MO 2006005745

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X

State License MO 2006005745

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX L2876

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A970040 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Associates Of Northern California A Medical Group

131 Raley Blvd, Chico, CA 959288347

Phone: 5308974500128

Cep America - Anesthesia Pc

2175 Rosaline Ave, Redding, CA 960012549

Phone: 5302256000

Northstate Anesthesiology Partners A Medical Corporation

1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 959263386

Phone: 5303327330

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 15, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2017

Registered at 1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926 (Tel: 5303327330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 7096, STOCKTON, CA 952670096 (Tel: 2099567725)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT ERTNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #2006005745 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active October 07, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 07, 2008

Registered at 1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926 (Tel: 5303327330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 7096, STOCKTON, CA 952670096 (Tel: 2099567725)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 07, 2008

Recorded as ROBERT ERTNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2008

Anesthesiology (License #A97004 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104876283

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 11, 2006

Last Update: March 15, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 7096

Stockton, CA 952670096

Phone: 2099567725

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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