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DR. ERNEST JOSEPH GRAY M.D.
NPI 1922168012
Family Medicine in Browning, MT

Active since December 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
760 HOSPITAL DR., BROWNING, MT 59417(406) 338-6202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Joseph Gray M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST JOSEPH GRAY M.D. (NPI 1922168012) is an individual family medicine provider in Browning, Montana, licensed in California (A87244) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922168012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST JOSEPH GRAYCredential: M.D.
Location Address760 HOSPITAL DR.Browning, MT 59417-0760
Mailing AddressPo Box 430Browning, MT 59417-0430 · (406) 338-6202
Phone(406) 338-6202
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1922168012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A87244
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
760 HOSPITAL DR., Browning, MT 59417
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI45496MT

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernest Joseph Gray 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 ID8820017908
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051117000630
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
34 services27 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.
28 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270012
Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

P H S Indian Hospital At Browning - Blackfeet

Acute Care Hospitals · Browning, MT
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
CMS Certification Number270074
Location760 Hospital Circle, Post Office Box 760Browning, MT 59417 · Glacier County
Emergency services

Northern Rockies Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Cut Bank, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271337
Location802 2nd St SECut Bank, MT 59427 · Glacier County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59417 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$19.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$97.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$191.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Gray's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Gray is 1922168012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Ernest Gray located?

Ernest Gray practices at 760 Hospital Dr., Browning, MT 59417. The listed phone number is (406) 338-6202.

What is Ernest Gray's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ernest Gray enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Gray 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.

Is Ernest Gray affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Gray is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, P H S Indian Hospital At Browning - Blackfeet and Northern Rockies Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Gray was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.