Joseph Laurence Ernst, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL

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Joseph Laurence Ernst, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from nursing school in 1992 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Vip Specialties Of Florida, James D Baker Iii Md Pa and his current practice location is 2 Shircliff Way, Suite 700 Depaul Bldg., Jacksonville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (904) 389-5333.

Joseph Laurence Ernst is licensed to practice in Florida (license number PA3207) 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 1942332200.

Contact Information

Joseph Laurence Ernst, PA-C
2 Shircliff Way, Suite 700 Depaul Bldg.,
Jacksonville, FL 32204-4763
(904) 389-5333
(904) 389-5332

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Laurence Ernst
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience34 Years
Location2 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, Florida
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:
  • Joseph Laurence Ernst graduated from nursing school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942332200
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729175211
  • Enrollment ID: I20071031000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Laurence Ernst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942332200NPI-NPPES
PENDINGOtherFLMEDICARE PTAN
292776400MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant PA3207 (Florida)Secondary
363A00000XPhysician Assistant (Florida)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist PA3207 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Medical Center JacksonvilleJacksonville, FLHospital
Ascension St Vincent's Clay CountyMiddleburg, FLHospital
Ascension St Vincent's SouthsideJacksonville, FLHospital
Ascension St Vincent's RiversideJacksonville, FLHospital
Ed Fraser Memorial HospitalMacclenny, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vip Specialties Of Florida781035570827
James D Baker Iii Md Pa903201166319

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. Joseph Laurence Ernst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames D Baker III MD PA
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437182896
PECOS PAC ID: 9032011663
Enrollment ID: O20040123000824
Entity NameSt Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417987124
PECOS PAC ID: 2860411188
Enrollment ID: O20051116000430
Entity NameVip Specialties of Florida
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790499812
PECOS PAC ID: 7810355708
Enrollment ID: O20230626001309

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. Joseph Laurence 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
Joseph Laurence Ernst, PA-C
2 Shircliff Way, Suite 700 Depaul Bldg.,
Jacksonville, FL 32204-4763

Ph: (904) 389-5333		Joseph Laurence Ernst, PA-C
2 Shircliff Way, Suite 700 Depaul Bldg.,
Jacksonville, FL 32204-4763

Ph: (904) 389-5333

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