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Active NPI 1609218205 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Michelle Kelly Ernest , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner • Columbus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Michelle Ernest, FNP-BC is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Columbus, GA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Michelle Ernest delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6262 VETERANS PKWY.

Michelle Ernest is affiliated with Horizons Diagnostics, L.L.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6262 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 319093540

Telephone 7063246661
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hughston Clinic, P.c. Facility NPI 1164461190

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs +2.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.1 Yrs
State Avg: 10.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
84 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (3149 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ernest (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (10.1 Years) 10.1 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
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
200 126 $11.18 $8.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
176 176 $316.32 $101.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
170 122 $233.54 $72.01
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
168 167 $256.26 $66.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
160 112 $341.93 $101.78
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
153 153 $49.14 $14.56
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes
132 132 $49.14 $14.61
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
101 98 $80.82 $25.67
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
78 70 $49.62 $13.25
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
57 46 $7.46 $3.41
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
35 34 $64.56 $11.24
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
14 12 $728.37 $219.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-20
Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License GA RN162446

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License AL 1-111870

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Horizons Diagnostics, L.l.c.

6600 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 319097337

Phone: 7063219486

Secondary Practice Locations

512 N Shady Ln

Dothan, AL 363032991

Phone: 7063246661

106 Enterprise Ct, Suite C

Columbus, GA 319049227

Phone: 7063210476

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Jolene Fondrk , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013026962

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Waldrop , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013950120

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Virginia Swinehart

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1053090191
Robert Hopkins , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063449239

Physical Therapist

Dr. Frederick Flandry , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1063451391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Burkus , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1083656839

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2020

Registered at 6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 319093540 (Tel: 7063246661)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 370, FORTSON, GA 318080370

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2020

Nurse Practitioner (License #1-111870 in AL)

NPI Profile Active July 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 24, 2013

Registered at 106 ENTERPRISE CT, SUITE C, COLUMBUS, GA 319049227 (Tel: 7063210476)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2013

Registered at 3934 WOODRUFF RD, COLUMBUS, GA 319046818 (Tel: 7063220304)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2013

Recorded as MICHELLE ERNEST, FNP-BC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2013

Nurse Practitioner (License #RN162446 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609218205
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2013
Last Update: November 20, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 370

Fortson, GA 318080370

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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