David Joseph Ernst, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Gretna, LA

David Joseph Ernst, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Gretna, Louisiana. He graduated from nursing school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 391-5177.

David Joseph Ernst is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number AP06159) 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 1851617534.

Contact Information

David Joseph Ernst, CRNA
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy,
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 391-5177
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Provider's Profile

Full NameDavid Joseph Ernst
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience14 Years
Location2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, Louisiana
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:
  • David Joseph Ernst graduated from nursing school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851617534
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2010
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466640727
  • Enrollment ID: I20101230000693

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Joseph Ernst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851617534NPI-NPPES
02525325MedicaidMS
2119052MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered AP06159 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192417

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. David Joseph Ernst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. David Joseph Ernst 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
David Joseph Ernst, CRNA
255 W Michigan Ave,
Jackson, MI 49201-2218

Ph: (800) 516-5315
David Joseph Ernst, CRNA
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy,
Gretna, LA 70056

Ph: (504) 391-5177

Reviews and Comments


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Phone: 504-842-3755    
Kayla Clark, CRNA
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056
Phone: 504-392-3131    
Soni Shrestha, CRNA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 804 Franklin Ave, Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: 985-320-5747    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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