Quick answers
- Does Ritchy C. Ernest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ritchy C. Ernest 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 Ritchy C. Ernest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 663 services for Ritchy C. Ernest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ritchy C. Ernest's NPI number?
- 1629724158. 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 Ritchy C. Ernest, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 663 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)270 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)172 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)123 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)34 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)21 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Depression35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ritchy C. Ernest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3434 NE 12th AveOakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 900‑8842
- 3900 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 204Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 866‑9693
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ritchy C. Ernest as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Royal Palm Beach Rehab, Corp63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Florida →
Other physical therapists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Royal Palm Beach Rehab, Corp
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629724158 |
| 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