Quick answers
- Does Ernst H. Nieuwoudt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernst H. Nieuwoudt 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 Ernst H. Nieuwoudt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 3,552 services for Ernst H. Nieuwoudt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernst H. Nieuwoudt's NPI number?
- 1295728574. 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 Ernst H. Nieuwoudt, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)749 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)636 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)217 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)190 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)177 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%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Depression35%
Hospitals where Ernst H. Nieuwoudt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernst H. Nieuwoudt 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.
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center LumpkinDahlonega, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110237
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110029
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernst H. Nieuwoudt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 108 Prominence CtDawsonville, GA 30534
- 400 Dawson Commons Cir, Suite 430Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 265‑8790
- 597 S Enota Dr NEGainesville, GA 30501
- 743 Spring NestGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 219‑6000
- 743 Spring St NEGainesville, GA 30501
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernst H. Nieuwoudt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc883 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Dawsonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dawsonville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physiotherapy Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295728574 |
| 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