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RYAN CHRISTOPHER ERNST PSY.D.
NPI 1811131840
Psychologist - Prescribing (Medical) in Clarinda, IA

Active since April 21, 2009PECOS Enrolled
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR, CLARINDA, IA 51632(712) 542-8354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2021, May 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ryan Christopher Ernst Psy.d. NPPES

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

RYAN CHRISTOPHER ERNST PSY.D. (NPI 1811131840) is an individual prescribing (medical) provider in Clarinda, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (CPC0001) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lincoln.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811131840
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TP0016X
Provider Legal NameRYAN CHRISTOPHER ERNSTCredential: PSY.D.
Location Address220 ESSIE DAVISON DRClarinda, IA 51632-2915
Mailing Address3500 Potomac LnLincoln, NE 68516-5452 · (402) 318-6340
Phone(712) 542-8354
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1811131840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Prescribing (Medical)Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TP0016X
License✔ Licensed in IA · CPC0001
Definition
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.
Also ListedClinical NeuropsychologistTaxonomy 103G00000X · License 089968 (IA), 750 (NE)
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 750 (NE)
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR, Clarinda, IA 51632
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19100 Andermatt Dr Ste 1Lincoln, NE 68526-6700 · Phone (402) 434-2730 · Fax (402) 434-3970

Other Identifiers 2

Other96097NE · Bcbs
Medicaid47079871726,27,29NE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ryan Christopher Ernst Psy.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ryan Ernst reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clarinda Regional Health Center
Same address
Critical Access
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
Clarinda, IA 51632
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366486946 (712) 542-2176
Pine Lake Behavioral Health, LLC.
81 mi
Clinic/Center
9100 ANDERMATT DRIVE SUITE 1
Lincoln, NE 68526
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003310061 (402) 434-2730
Monarch Counseling, P.C.
84 mi
Mental Health
145 S 56TH ST STE B
Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Monarch Counseling PC
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043529555 (402) 580-0124

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

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.

RENEE NAUMAN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-2176
DR. ROBERT WILLARD CLEMONS JR. MD
Family Medicine
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-2176
JESSICA L DIVINE LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-2176
KATIE BURNS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-8330
UROLOGY CENTER, PC
Urology
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-8216
MELISA S. BAIER RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-2176
CHRISTINA MARIE SOLT DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-2176
DR. GEORGE WILLIAM RICHARDSON M.D.
Family Medicine
220 ESSIE DAVISON DR
CLARINDA, IA 51632
Page County (712) 542-8330

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 Ryan Ernst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Ernst is 1811131840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2009.

Where is Ryan Ernst located?

Ryan Ernst practices at 220 Essie Davison Dr, Clarinda, IA 51632. The listed phone number is (712) 542-8354.

What is Ryan Ernst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Prescribing (Medical), with taxonomy code 103TP0016X.

Is Ryan Ernst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Ernst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ryan Ernst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ryan Ernst reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Clarinda Regional Health Center (Clarinda, IA), Pine Lake Behavioral Health, LLC. (Lincoln, NE) and Monarch Counseling, P.C. (Lincoln, NE). 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 Ryan Ernst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ryan Ernst accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Ryan 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 Ryan Ernst was last updated on April 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.