DR. JAMES MAXWELL ERNST O.D.
NPI 1689736506
Optometrist in Alexandria, KY
Active since December 15, 2006
7517 ALEXANDRIA PIKE, ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001(859) 635-7600(859) 635-0900 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. James Maxwell Ernst O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES MAXWELL ERNST O.D. (NPI 1689736506) is an individual optometrist in Alexandria, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (KY1077DT) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1689736506
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MAXWELL ERNSTCredential: O.D.
Location Address7517 ALEXANDRIA PIKEAlexandria, KY 41001-1051
Mailing Address7517 Alexandria PikeAlexandria, KY 41001-1051 · (859) 635-7600 · Fax (859) 635-0900
Phone(859) 635-7600
Fax(859) 635-0900
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1689736506 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · KY1077DT
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
7517 ALEXANDRIA PIKE, Alexandria, KY 41001
Other Identifiers 4
Medicaid77010775KY
Medicare UPINT54722KY
Medicare NSC4715170001KY
Medicare PIN00424001
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
2%95 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%54 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
34%47 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%1,932 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%147 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
24%21 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%172 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%719 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
95%81 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
75%719 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
13%719 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 485 patients
0%485 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
4%719 patients
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 James Ernst's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Ernst is 1689736506. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2006.
Where is James Ernst located?
James Ernst practices at 7517 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001. The listed phone number is (859) 635-7600.
What is James Ernst's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Ernst was last updated on November 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.
# Dr. James Maxwell Ernst, O.D. · NPI 1689736506
Optometrist provider in Alexandria, Kentucky. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 15, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1689736506 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 15, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** KY1077DT (Kentucky)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 7517 ALEXANDRIA PIKE, Alexandria, KY 41001-1051
- **Phone:** (859) 635-7600 · **Fax:** (859) 635-0900
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 17, 2008
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 77010775 (KY); Medicare UPIN T54722 (KY); Medicare NSC 4715170001 (KY); and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1689736506) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.