Active NPI 1902236953 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Stephanie Ernst , FNP

Nurse Practitioner • Sterling, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Stephanie Ernst, FNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Sterling, IL. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Stephanie Ernst delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 E MILLER RD.

Stephanie Ernst is affiliated with Cgh Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of impacted ear wax, 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

101 E Miller Rd

Sterling, IL 610811252

Telephone 8156254790

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Ltd Facility NPI 1205918810

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 Sterling, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.5 Yrs

State Avg: 10.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Sterling, IL (4929 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

37.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ernst (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Sterling Specialty Average (12.5 Years) 12.5 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
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	489	104	$946.07	$49.77
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	382	236	$128.13	$26.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	187	$118.00	$54.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	100	64	$64.05	$29.21
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	48	36	$157.81	$29.39
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	26	14	$557.85	$21.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$184.95	$79.99
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	19	$24.47	$7.16
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$376.88	$53.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$183.33	$68.28
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	12	12	$432.25	$30.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	531	128	$896.06	$49.81
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	309	185	$121.73	$27.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	264	157	$110.70	$54.95
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	74	22	$517.81	$21.36
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	71	11	$899.08	$48.70
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	45	31	$149.20	$29.51
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	31	12	$1926.77	$70.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$170.00	$68.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$60.44	$29.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	576	117	$847.98	$50.62
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	248	164	$114.77	$28.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	149	$103.95	$56.27
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	82	24	$491.41	$22.76
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	78	12	$848.44	$49.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	25	$69.59	$30.83
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	17	14	$141.59	$31.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$182.67	$71.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$165.08	$82.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	197	159	$109.17	$39.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	139	$99.60	$75.94
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	66	63	$110.00	$28.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	52	$102.95	$56.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$165.80	$93.63
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	11	11	$364.18	$95.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	192	155	$104.00	$40.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	175	127	$96.00	$63.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	78	$90.59	$42.98
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	68	64	$98.44	$29.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$140.00	$67.17
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	19	14	$241.00	$120.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	167	$89.38	$43.50
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	215	162	$98.11	$28.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$139.06	$67.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	22	$48.77	$21.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$137.61	$65.21
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$339.50	$57.18
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope	21	21	$325.19	$32.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$84.00	$43.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	216	199	$82.17	$42.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	91	$127.37	$65.58
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	11	11	$99.27	$28.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	286	262	$77.24	$42.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	130	$124.57	$65.29
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	17	17	$84.12	$28.04
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$84.27	$42.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-08

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License IL 209011074

(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.

Registered Nurse

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X

State License IL 041325885

(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cgh Medical Center

101 E Miller Rd, Sterling, IL 610811252

Phone: 8156254790

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. David Bruce , MD

Otolaryngology - Sleep Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Karen Habben , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003998576

Occupational Therapist

Laurie Buckman

Midwife

NPI 1013473305

Dr. Hussein Zaioor , MD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1013919943

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jeffrey Thormeyer , MD

Specialist

NPI 1043421274

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Polly Nobis , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063500304

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 12, 2013

Registered at 101 E MILLER RD, STERLING, IL 610811252 (Tel: 8156254790)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 12, 2013

Registered at 101 E MILLER RD, STERLING, IL 610811252 (Tel: 8156254790)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 12, 2013

Recorded as STEPHANIE ERNST, FNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 12, 2013

Registered Nurse (License #041325885 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 12, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902236953

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 12, 2013

Last Update: May 08, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

101 E Miller Rd

Sterling, IL 610811252

Phone: 8156254790

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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