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- 148 Sauls St, Lake City, SC 29560
About Dr. Atkinson
Based in Lake City, SC, Ernest M. Atkinson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Ernest graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Ernest cared for 922 Medicare patients across 3,453 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. NPI 1144314394 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 374-3621
- Email not available
Practice Locations
148 SAULS ST
Lake City, SC 29560
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,453 services · 922 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
541 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
75 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,200 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
152 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
639 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
272 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
156 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
122 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
111 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Lake City 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ernest M. Atkinson specialize in?
Ernest M. Atkinson is a family doctor in Lake City, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Ernest M. Atkinson located?
Ernest M. Atkinson is listed at 148 Sauls St, Lake City, SC 29560. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ernest M. Atkinson's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 374-3621. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ernest M. Atkinson's NPI number?
Ernest M. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier is 1144314394. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ernest M. Atkinson train?
Ernest M. Atkinson attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ernest M. Atkinson been practicing?
Ernest M. Atkinson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ernest M. Atkinson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ernest M. Atkinson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ernest M. Atkinson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ernest M. Atkinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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