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DR. VALERIE KING-ERNST DO
NPI 1952311565
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Harvey, IL

Active since August 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
31 W 155TH ST, HARVEY, IL 60426(708) 596-5177(708) 596-5518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2021, Dec 23, 2020, Mar 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Valerie King-ernst Do NPPES

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

DR. VALERIE KING-ERNST DO (NPI 1952311565) is an individual psychiatry provider in Harvey, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-116097) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952311565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VALERIE KING-ERNSTCredential: DO
Location Address31 W 155TH STHarvey, IL 60426-3556
Mailing Address3333 Warrenville Rd, Suite 200Lisle, IL 60532-1157 · (630) 962-4457 · Fax (630) 907-4513
Phone(708) 596-5177
Fax(708) 596-5518
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1952311565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036-116097✔ Licensed in PA · OS021748P
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
31 W 155TH ST, Harvey, IL 60426
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12821 Island Ave Fl 1Philadelphia, PA 19153-2300 · Phone (215) 596-8100
Location 23333 Warrenville Rd Ste 200Lisle, IL 60532-1999 · Phone (630) 962-4457 · Fax (331) 281-0143

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)

Dr. Valerie King-ernst Do 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 Valerie King-ernst reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Christian Health Center
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
31 W 155TH ST
Harvey, IL 60426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093855736 (708) 596-5177
Mccd Psychiatry Services PLLC
714 mi
Psychiatry
109 W 27TH ST # 5S
New York, NY 10001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 590 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033750823 (917) 634-5311
Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA
847 mi
Psychiatry
1301 RIVERPLACE BLVD STE 800
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Pennsylvania enrollments
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659003457 (833) 351-8255

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60426 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

MISS MAIRA OCHOA APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
TED GEORGE ODY ACHUFUSI DO
Family Medicine
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
BERYL ARMSTRONG LCPC
Counselor (Professional)
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
JENNIFER R YOUNG LPC
Counselor
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
DR. STEPHANIE LIGGONS FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
KRISTIN LUCAS M.D.
Pediatrics
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177
FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
31 W 155TH ST
HARVEY, IL 60426
Cook County (708) 596-5177

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 Valerie King-ernst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie King-ernst is 1952311565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is Valerie King-ernst located?

Valerie King-ernst practices at 31 W 155th St, Harvey, IL 60426. The listed phone number is (708) 596-5177.

What is Valerie King-ernst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Valerie King-ernst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie King-ernst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Valerie King-ernst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie King-ernst reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Family Christian Health Center (Harvey, IL), Mccd Psychiatry Services PLLC (New York, NY) and Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA (Jacksonville, FL). 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 Valerie King-ernst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie King-ernst was last updated on October 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.