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David Joseph Ernst, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Gretna, LA · enumerated 2010.

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

National Provider Identifier

1851617534

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name David Joseph Ernst
Credential CRNA
Sex Male
Practice address 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA, 70056
Phone (504) 391-5177
Enumeration date Apr 20, 2010
Last updated in NPPES Feb 23, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

367500000X Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License AP06159 (LA) Primary
CRNA · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: An advanced practice nurse specializing in anesthesia care. About the CRNA credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
02525325 Medicaid MS -
2119052 Medicaid LA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for David Ernst?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for David Ernst is 1851617534, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does David Ernst practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Gretna, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-02-23.