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RICHARD M ERNST M.D.
NPI 1417944802
Family Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since September 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 125, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258(480) 455-3000(866) 819-6115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2020, May 12, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard M Ernst M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD M ERNST M.D. (NPI 1417944802) is an individual family medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (30818) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Flagstaff, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417944802
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD M ERNSTCredential: M.D.
Location Address9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 125Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4583
Mailing Address9590 E Ironwood Square Dr, Ste 125Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4583 · (480) 455-3000 · Fax (866) 819-6115
Phone(480) 455-3000
Fax(866) 819-6115
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1417944802 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 30818
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 30818 (AZ)
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11200 N Beaver StFlagstaff, AZ 86001-3118 · Phone (928) 773-2451 · Fax (928) 214-2925

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid726010AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard M Ernst M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991784001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040714000205
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Ernst reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

4C Medical Group Plc
Same address
Multi-Specialty
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR STE 125
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558654384 (480) 455-3000
Dvma, LLC
22 mi
Internal Medicine
13350 N 94TH DR, SUITE A101
Peoria, AZ 85381
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194893800 (623) 974-1500
Kingman Healthcare, Inc
168 mi
Specialist
1739 E BEVERLY AVE
Kingman, AZ 86409
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 418 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689897787 (928) 263-4547
Cogent Healthcare Of Arizona PC
169 mi
Internal Medicine
5700 E HIGHWAY 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568758266 (520) 417-4594

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
487 services164 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
238 services233 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
238 services227 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
18 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85258 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
6 suppliers59 claims60 services$17.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers59 claims60 services$90.84 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 19

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

KIANOUSH CHEYBANI M.D.
Internal Medicine
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 125
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 455-3000
DR. SAEED BEHBAHANI MD
Internal Medicine
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 125
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 455-3000
BUNDSCHUH OSTEOPATHIC PLLC
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 106
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 391-7631
DR. JENNIFER ANN GEOGHEGAN MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, SUITE #108
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 264-6428
DR. SATHYADEVI R SISTA M.D.
Family Medicine
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 455-3000
DAMIAN BUNDSCHUH D.O.
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, SUITE 106
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 391-7631
DR. VICTORIA TRONCOSO D.O.
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, 106
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 391-7631
DR. CRAIG NAGLE MD
Internal Medicine
9590 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR, STE 125
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Maricopa County (480) 455-3000

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 Richard Ernst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ernst is 1417944802. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2005.

Where is Richard Ernst located?

Richard Ernst practices at 9590 E Ironwood Square Dr Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The listed phone number is (480) 455-3000.

What is Richard Ernst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Ernst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ernst is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Ernst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Ernst reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: 4C Medical Group Plc (Scottsdale, AZ), Dvma, LLC (Peoria, AZ), Kingman Healthcare, Inc (Kingman, AZ) and Cogent Healthcare Of Arizona PC (Sierra Vista, AZ). Each 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 Richard Ernst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Ernst accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Richard Ernst as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ernst was last updated on September 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.