Quick answers
- Does Dale J. Ernster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale J. Ernster 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 Dale J. Ernster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Dale J. Ernster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale J. Ernster's NPI number?
- 1053365122. 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 Dale J. Ernster, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 55 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)18 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)13 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).
- Anxiety66%
- Depression56%
- High blood pressure47%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia44%
- High cholesterol41%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale J. Ernster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2605 Circle DrJamestown, ND 58401 (701) 253‑3650
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale J. Ernster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Dakota State Hospital9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in North Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Dakota State Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053365122 |
| 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
- 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