MICHELLE KELLY ERNEST FNP-BC
NPI 1609218205
Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, GA

Q: What is Michelle Ernest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Ernest is 1609218205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2013.

Q: What is Michelle Ernest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Ernest was last updated on November 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since July 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 31909(706) 324-6661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Michelle Kelly Ernest Fnp-bc NPPES

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

MICHELLE KELLY ERNEST FNP-BC (NPI 1609218205) is an individual nurse practitioner in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN162446) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609218205

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHELLE KELLY ERNESTCredential: FNP-BC

Location Address6262 VETERANS PKWYColumbus, GA 31909-3540

Mailing AddressPo Box 370Fortson, GA 31808-0370

Phone(706) 324-6661

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2020

NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2020

✔ NPI 1609218205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · RN162446✔ Licensed in AL · 1-111870

Definition

(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.

6262 VETERANS PKWY, Columbus, GA 31909

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1512 N Shady LnDothan, AL 36303-2991 · Phone (706) 324-6661

Location 2106 Enterprise Ct, Suite CColumbus, GA 31904-9227 · Phone (706) 321-0476 · Fax (706) 321-2508

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

Michelle Kelly Ernest Fnp-bc 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 ID8123431145

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210113000688

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

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Ernest reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hughston Clinic, P.C.

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

6262 VETERANS PKWY
Columbus, GA 31909

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Hughston Clinic PC
107 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164461190 (706) 324-6661

Horizons Diagnostics, L.L.C.

2.2 mi

Family Medicine

3934 WOODRUFF RD
Columbus, GA 31904

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
36 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366443368 (706) 321-0476

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 11

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

200 services126 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

176 services176 patients

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.

170 services122 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

168 services167 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

160 services112 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

153 services153 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110129

Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31909 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

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.

85.27/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.42

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

71.32

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.

JOLENE STEWART FONDRK PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)