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Ernest M. Bhend, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Charlotte, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1033157623

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Ernest M. Bhend

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210

Phone (704) 295-3000

Fax (704) 295-3121

Enumeration date Jun 3, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Apr 27, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2004033186 (MO) Secondary

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 201701307 (NC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
199708	Other	MO	BCBS
NC3141	Medicaid	SC	-
000015239	Other	MO	MEDICARE GROUP
164333001	Medicaid	AR	-
DF7539	Other	MO	RAILROAD MEDICARE GROUP
200305700C	Medicaid	KS	-
500017504	Medicaid	MO	-
1285767889	Other	MO	GROUP NPI
200107680A	Medicaid	OK	-
393223	Other	MO	CIGNA

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Ernest Bhend is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-04-27.