Michelle Kelly Ernest, FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, GA

Michelle Kelly Ernest, FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from nursing school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Horizons Diagnostics, L.l.c. and her current practice location is 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 324-6661.

Michelle Kelly Ernest is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number RN162446) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1609218205.

Contact Information

Michelle Kelly Ernest, FNP-BC
6262 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909-3540
(706) 324-6661
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMichelle Kelly Ernest
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience11 Years
Location6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michelle Kelly Ernest graduated from nursing school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609218205
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2013
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123431145
  • Enrollment ID: I20210113000688

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michelle Kelly Ernest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609218205NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner RN162446 (Georgia)Primary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 1-111870 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Horizons Diagnostics, L.l.c.195139972419

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. Michelle Kelly Ernest allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHughston Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164461190
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254780
Enrollment ID: O20031111000330
Entity NameHorizons Diagnostics, L.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366443368
PECOS PAC ID: 1951399724
Enrollment ID: O20040503000497

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. Michelle Kelly 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
Michelle Kelly Ernest, FNP-BC
Po Box 370,
Fortson, GA 31808-0370

Ph: () -
Michelle Kelly Ernest, FNP-BC
6262 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909-3540

Ph: (706) 324-6661

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