DR. ERNEST ETCHEGARAY MURRAY VI M.D.
NPI 1689969198
Hospitalist in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Ernest Etchegaray Murray Vi M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ERNEST ETCHEGARAY MURRAY VI M.D. (NPI 1689969198) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (33650) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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
Dr. Ernest Etchegaray Murray Vi 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Murray reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Holly Hill, SC 29059
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1841878006 (South Carolina)
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 6
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SCMusc Health Chester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Chester, SCMusc Health Marion Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Mullins, SCHampton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Varnville, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Murray's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ernest Murray is 1689969198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2011.
Where is Ernest Murray located?
Ernest Murray practices at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-2300.
What is Ernest Murray's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.
Is Ernest Murray enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ernest Murray 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 Ernest Murray's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Murray reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC) and Musc Community Physicians (Holly Hill, SC). 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 Ernest Murray's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ernest Murray accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Ernest Murray 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.
Is Ernest Murray affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Ernest Murray is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Musc Health Chester Medical Center, Musc Health Marion Medical Center and Hampton Regional Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ernest Murray was last updated on October 22, 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.
# Dr. Ernest Etchegaray Murray Vi, M.D. · NPI 1689969198
Hospitalist physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 13, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1689969198 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 13, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Hospitalist · taxonomy 208M00000X
- **State license:** 33650 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 169 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-8908
- **Phone:** (843) 792-2300
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Medical Associates (NPI 1548413453, Charleston, SC); Musc Community Physicians (NPI 1508562901, Holly Hill, SC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 22, 2020
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1689969198) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.