Paul H Ernest, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Jackson, MI

Paul H Ernest, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Jackson, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Mid Michigan Eye Care Center Pc and his current practice location is 1116 W Ganson St, Jackson, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 782-9436.

Paul H Ernest is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301034151) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1508861659.

Contact Information

Paul H Ernest, MD
1116 W Ganson St,
Jackson, MI 49202-4240
(517) 782-9436
(517) 782-5166

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul H Ernest
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location1116 W Ganson St, Jackson, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paul H Ernest attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508861659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072425529
  • Enrollment ID: I20100622000934

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul H Ernest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508861659NPI-NPPES
180F373640OtherMIBCBSM
3037757MedicaidMI
180C846310OtherMIBCBSM
180H149970OtherMIBCBSM
3286304MedicaidMI
180019352OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
3229602MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301034151 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mid Michigan Eye Care Center Pc448656609819

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Paul H Ernest allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMid Michigan Eye Care Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649275041
PECOS PAC ID: 4486566098
Enrollment ID: O20031103000363

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Paul H Ernest is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paul H Ernest, MD
850 W North St Ste 104,
Jackson, MI 49202-3196

Ph: (517) 841-3022
Paul H Ernest, MD
1116 W Ganson St,
Jackson, MI 49202-4240

Ph: (517) 782-9436

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