ERNEST AST MD
NPI 1982779757
Dermatology in Jamaica, NY

Active since November 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8268 164TH ST, JAMAICA, NY 11432(718) 883-3225(718) 883-6193 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ernest Ast Md NPPES

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

ERNEST AST MD (NPI 1982779757) is an individual dermatology provider in Jamaica, New York, licensed in New York (159637) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982779757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameERNEST ASTCredential: MD
Location Address8268 164TH STJamaica, NY 11432-1121
Mailing Address7901 Broadway, Managed Care, D1-01Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329 · (718) 334-1921 · Fax (718) 334-3432
Fax(718) 883-6193
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1982779757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License Licensed in NY · 159637
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
8268 164TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11432

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE59257NY
Medicaid00246075NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00330231NY

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

Ernest Ast Md 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 ID3577731785
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110714000037
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.

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330233
Location1 Brookdale PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11212 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11432 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

Pharmacist
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8268 164TH ST, ROOM A531
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Social Worker
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Physician Assistant
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
8268 164TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432

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 Ast's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Ast is 1982779757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2006.

Where is Ernest Ast located?

Ernest Ast practices at 8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432. The listed phone number is (718) 883-3225.

What is Ernest Ast's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Ernest Ast enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Ast 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 Ast affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Ast is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Ast 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.