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DR. ERNEST SPIRITO M.D.
NPI 1962479618
Emergency Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI

Active since March 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 JOHN ST, BOX 71, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007(269) 341-7654 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2020, Feb 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ernest Spirito M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST SPIRITO M.D. (NPI 1962479618) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301061194) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962479618
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST SPIRITOCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 JOHN ST, BOX 71Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5341
Mailing Address7041 Steeplechase CtKalamazoo, MI 49009-8570 · (269) 353-7814
Phone(269) 341-7654
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1962479618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301061194
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
601 JOHN ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernest Spirito 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 ID3577512607
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050115000113
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230017
Location601 John StreetKalamazoo, MI 49007 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49007 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

84.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.29
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.32

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.

DR. AMANDA KEATING WALKER D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
601 JOHN ST, SUITE N1200
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 341-7979
ANDREW W. WALKER MD
Emergency Medicine
601 JOHN ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (847) 404-6853
JUSTINE MELODIE OUDSEMA PA-C
Physician Assistant
601 JOHN ST, BOX 74
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 341-8481
OCHUKO ANDREW OGHOR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 JOHN ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (239) 341-7654
MARK J TIESZEN MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
601 JOHN ST, SUITE M-510
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 341-7762
DR. ERIC S SHAY M.D.
Internal Medicine
601 JOHN ST, SUITE M-170
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 381-5060
EVGENIIA MORLEY RD
Dietitian, Registered
601 JOHN ST
KALAMAROO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 341-6615
SELECT HOSPITALISTS, PLLC
Internal Medicine
601 JOHN ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County (269) 341-7100

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 Spirito's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Spirito is 1962479618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006.

Where is Ernest Spirito located?

Ernest Spirito practices at 601 John St Box 71, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The listed phone number is (269) 341-7654.

What is Ernest Spirito's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ernest Spirito enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Spirito 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.

What insurance does Ernest Spirito accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Ernest Spirito 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 Spirito affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Spirito is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Spirito was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.