Dr. Andrew Ernst , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery β’ Camp Pendleton, CA
200 Mercy Circle
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
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Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
200 Mercy Circle
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
What Public CMS Data Show
Orthopaedic Surgery: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $3,383.51 across 26 records.
By nature of payment
- Travel and Lodging: $1,591.37 across 5 records.
- Food and Beverage: $1,333.92 across 19 records.
- Education: $458.22 across 2 records.
Reporting-company totals (3 largest of 5)
- Smith+Nephew, Inc.: $2,670.74 across 18 records.
- Stryker Corporation: $321.78 across 3 records.
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.: $234.81 across 3 records.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
NPI first issued
2016
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, βDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?β
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Compared with the same specialty in Camp Pendleton and California
8 active clinicians are listed under Orthopaedic Surgery with a practice address in Camp Pendleton, CA (2,281 in California).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) increased 100% from $1,689.00 in 2020 to $3,383.51 in 2025.
- 2020: $1,689.00
- 2021: $2,484.47
- 2022: $1,210.46
- 2024: $799.63
- 2025: $3,383.51
Sources: CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 β December 31, 2025): 26 records totaling $3,383.51.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
|
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium | General | $588.48 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $485.64 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Travel and Lodging
Cash or cash equivalent
|
MAKO | General | $257.36 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Education
In-kind items and services
|
Q-FIX | General | $255.36 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $219.31 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Education
In-kind items and services
|
Q-FIX | General | $202.86 |
| Bone Support Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER | General | $135.99 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System | General | $121.79 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Juggerknotless Soft Anchor | General | $117.14 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Q-FIX | General | $116.55 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $110.41 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
β | General | $105.64 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $98.43 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Double ENDOBUTTON | General | $80.96 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Juggerknotless Soft Anchor | General | $60.00 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $59.53 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Tapestry | General | $57.67 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Q-FIX | General | $45.00 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
HEALICOIL | General | $41.05 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
|
ACUFEX Meniscal Root Repair | General | $40.58 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED | General | $37.28 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
β | General | $36.26 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Q-FIX | General | $35.71 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium | General | $27.18 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED | General | $27.14 |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2024-07-29NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 171000000X
Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative processes.
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Otolaryngology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science
Family Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 200 MERCY CIRCLE, CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055 (Tel: 7607193436)
Registered at PO BOX 555191, CAMP PENDLETON, CA 920555191 (Tel: 7607193436)
Military Health Care Provider (license number reported to NPPES: VA 1720449820)
Registered at 200 MERCY CIR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92055 (Tel: 7607251288)
Registered at 117 N CLEVELAND ST APT 413, OCEANSIDE, CA 920542626 (Tel: 8476022727)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Military Health Care Provider (license number reported to NPPES: VA 1720449820)
Registered at 1145 STURGIS RD, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278 (Tel: 7608302190)
Registered at 57825 CARLYLE DR, YUCCA VALLEY, CA 922844401 (Tel: 8476022727)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, PORTSMOUTH, VA 237082197 (Tel: 7579532891)
Registered at 5441 OAKTON ST, MORTON GROVE, IL 600533635 (Tel: 8476022727)
Recorded as ANDREW ERNST, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists in Camp Pendleton
Mailing Address
Po Box 555191
Camp Pendleton, CA 920555191
Phone: 7607193436