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DR. JOEL ALOYSIUS ERNSTER M.D.
NPI 1023017845
Otolaryngology in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS Enrolled
76.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
3030 N CIRCLE DR, STE 300, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909(719) 867-7800(719) 867-7899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Aloysius Ernster M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOEL ALOYSIUS ERNSTER M.D. (NPI 1023017845) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (24647) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023017845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL ALOYSIUS ERNSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address3030 N CIRCLE DR, STE 300Colorado Springs, CO 80909-1177
Mailing AddressPo Box 9190Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0190 · (719) 867-7800 · Fax (719) 867-7899
Phone(719) 867-7800
Fax(719) 867-7899
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1023017845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 24647
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
3030 N CIRCLE DR, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01246479CO
Other84-1300686Tax Id Number
Medicare UPIND24485CO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joel Aloysius Ernster M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Ernster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Colorado Otolaryngology Associates, LLC
Same address
Specialist
3030 N CIRCLE DR, SUITE 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326047143 (719) 867-7800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80909 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.05
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost34.38

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$36.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers23 claims23 services$89.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers21 claims52 services$32.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$42.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers20 claims20 services$16.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers17 claims17 services$9.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JOHN VALENTINE CICHON JR. M.D.
Otolaryngology
3030 N CIRCLE DR, STE 300
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 867-7800
AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3030 N CIRCLE DR, SUITE 101
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 867-7500
MRS. DEBORAH M KAUFMANN PA-C
Physician Assistant
3030 N CIRCLE DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 598-9446
COLORADO SPRINGS INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT PC
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
3030 N CIRCLE DR, 210
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 228-9440
DENISE MALEK M.D.
Anesthesiology
3030 N CIRCLE DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 867-7500
MATTHEW C HANSEN, DDS, PC
Dentist
3030 N CIRCLE DR, STE. 211
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 471-8111
MR. JOSEPH MULLEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
3030 N CIRCLE DR, SUITE 210
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 776-4800
DR. BARTON EDWARD KNOX M.D.
Otolaryngology
3030 N CIRCLE DR, STE 300
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 867-7800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Ernster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Ernster is 1023017845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Joel Ernster located?

Joel Ernster practices at 3030 N Circle Dr Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. The listed phone number is (719) 867-7800.

What is Joel Ernster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Joel Ernster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Ernster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Ernster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Ernster reassigns Medicare benefits to Colorado Otolaryngology Associates, LLC (Colorado Springs, CO). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joel Ernster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Ernster was last updated on September 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.