Quick answers
- Does Ernest J. McClinton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest J. McClinton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ernest J. McClinton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 599 Original Medicare patients and 853 services for Ernest J. McClinton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernest J. McClinton's NPI number?
- 1023247566. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ernest J. McClinton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 599 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 853 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)317 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)197 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)158 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)106 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes48%
- Anxiety46%
Hospitals where Ernest J. McClinton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest J. McClinton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital DesotoSouthaven, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250141
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, IncWest Memphis, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040156
- Methodist Hospitals of MemphisMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440049
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernest J. McClinton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 Wesley DrMemphis, TN 38116 (901) 516‑3700
- 1995 Hwy 51 SCovington, TN 38019 (901) 476‑2621
- 200 Hwy 30 WNew Albany, MS 38652 (601) 538‑2591
- 4800 E Johnson AveJonesboro, AR 72405 (870) 936‑1000
- 620 Skyline DrJackson, TN 38301 (731) 541‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernest J. McClinton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC784 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Coverage LLC775 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Medical Care Facilities PC61 clinicians in the group
- Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Memphis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Memphis, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023247566 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians