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MICHAEL ERNST LICSW
NPI 1972096329
Social Worker - Clinical in Minneapolis, MN

Active since June 11, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1312 2ND ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413(218) 724-3122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Michael Ernst Licsw NPPES

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

MICHAEL ERNST LICSW (NPI 1972096329) is an individual clinical provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (19450) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972096329
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL ERNSTCredential: LICSW
Location Address1312 2ND ST NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address1312 2nd St NeMinneapolis, MN 55413-1132
Phone(218) 724-3122
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2018
✔ NPI 1972096329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 19450
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
1312 2ND ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Ernst Licsw 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 ID7416205901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180731001142
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Ernst reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd
5.9 mi
Clinical
1900 SILVER LAKE RD NW, SUITE 110
New Brighton, MN 55112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 794 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396750188 (651) 628-9566

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 55413 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHIRLEY SNEH
Counselor (Mental Health)
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (612) 254-4179
MATYLIN F GRUTZMACHER LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (612) 839-9386
JACOB MILLER
Counselor (Mental Health)
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (612) 513-7812
MRS. RAMONA PEARL HEMPHILL-KENT
Social Worker (Clinical)
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (612) 231-3073
STEVEN KASPARI BAKER MSW, LGSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (612) 839-9386
KAIJA HEDGER
Counselor
1312 2ND ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Hennepin County (218) 409-4760

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 Michael Ernst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Ernst is 1972096329. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2018.

Where is Michael Ernst located?

Michael Ernst practices at 1312 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. The listed phone number is (218) 724-3122.

What is Michael Ernst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Michael Ernst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Ernst 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 organization bills Medicare for Michael Ernst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Ernst reassigns Medicare benefits to Nystrom & Associates, Ltd (New Brighton, MN). The 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 Michael Ernst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Ernst accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Michael 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 Michael Ernst was last updated on June 11, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.