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ERNEST D AFFLU M.D.
NPI 1447294764
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Brooklyn, NY

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 33D1088843 · Waiver
87.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
1336 UTICA AVE, 1ST FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY 11203(718) 756-0918(718) 467-5513 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ernest D Afflu M.d. NPPES

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

ERNEST D AFFLU M.D. (NPI 1447294764) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (194932) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 4, 2026, and is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447294764
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameERNEST D AFFLUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1336 UTICA AVE, 1ST FLOORBrooklyn, NY 11203-5912
Mailing Address1336 Utica Ave, 1st FloorBrooklyn, NY 11203-5912 · (718) 756-0918 · Fax (718) 467-5513
Phone(718) 756-0918
Fax(718) 467-5513
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1447294764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 194932
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
1336 UTICA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01801165NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ernest D Afflu 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 ID5092712190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061102000569
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 33D1088843

Ernest Afflu, Physician PC · Brooklyn, NY
Active · expires Sep 4, 2026
CLIA Number33D1088843
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 5, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 4, 2026
Laboratory DirectorErnest D. Afflu, MD
Laboratory Phone(718) 756-0918
Laboratory LocationErnest Afflu, Physician PC1336 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
878 services294 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
596 services263 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
188 services186 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional 93228
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical signals in your heart. For up to 30 days, a small device will continuously monitor your heart's activity. A healthcare professional will then review the data and provide a report on your heart's function.
165 services153 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional 93229
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records your heart's electrical activity for up to 30 days. You trigger a transmission if you feel symptoms, which is then reviewed by a healthcare professional. The report helps diagnose heart conditions.
164 services152 patients
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925
An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.
135 services134 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Maimonides Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330194
Location4802 Tenth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11203 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

87.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality64.3
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
1%72 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
71%219 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
82%416 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%2,852 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
17%1,754 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
14%1,846 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 14% · 932 patients
14%932 patients
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
74%827 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 988 patients
Patients totalRate: 1% · 988 patients
1%988 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$17.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier12 claims3,620 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$19.47 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 8

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

DR. YOLANDE MARY THOMAS-BADAL DO
Internal Medicine
1336 UTICA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (929) 210-9770
VIDHI VITHALANI
Physical Therapist
1336 UTICA AVE, SECOND FLOOR
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 629-5500
DR. JULIET E HUDSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
1336 UTICA AVE, 2ND FLOOR
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 618-5551
KAILA RENEE FRITH AUD
Audiologist
1336 UTICA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 833-5867
PAUL COHEN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.C.
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1336 UTICA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 221-0415
CHEMPLUS PHARMACY CORP
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1336 UTICA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 935-1033
ARCHER LEWIS CHIROPRACTIC PC
Chiropractor
1336 UTICA AVE, 2ND FLR
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (201) 759-3088
SYMFONI RX INC.
Pharmacy
1336 UTICA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 935-1033

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 Ernest Afflu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Afflu is 1447294764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Ernest Afflu located?

Ernest Afflu practices at 1336 Utica Ave 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The listed phone number is (718) 756-0918.

What is Ernest Afflu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Ernest Afflu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Afflu 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.

Does Ernest Afflu hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D1088843) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 4, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Ernest Afflu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Afflu is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Afflu was last updated on November 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.