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Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD

(Dr. Erich L. Ernspiker, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Louisville School of Medicine (2003)

280 Virginia Avenue Ne Suite 4
Norton, VA 24273

(276) 679-2310

Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD is a general surgeon in Norton, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD is affiliated with BUCHANAN HEALTH CARE LLC.

Office Locations

280 Virginia Avenue Ne Suite 4
Norton, VA 24273

(276) 679-2310

(276) 679-8460

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911 Bypass Road Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501

(606) 430-2202

(606) 218-7502

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2023

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By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
doctor visit	252
gastrointestinal procedures	125
hospital care	12
incision and drainage	13
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	13
preventive care	36
skin surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	156

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	26
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	430
gastrointestinal procedures	163
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	163
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	208

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	27
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	374
gastrointestinal procedures	211
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	211
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	80
Less than 65	326

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	271
gastrointestinal procedures	146
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	146
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	174

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	34
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	347
gastrointestinal procedures	134
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	134
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	159

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	37
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	268
gastrointestinal procedures	150
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	150
preventive care	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	154

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	165
gastrointestinal procedures	80
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	19
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	25
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	18
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
catheterization	21
doctor visit	93
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	55
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	18
preventive care	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norton, VA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

abscess drainage	13
anastomosis	20
blood draw	19
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	106
hospital care	55
incision and drainage	13
inpatient care	55
lab tests	17
minimally invasive procedures	106
minor procedures	13
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51
skin surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2003. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2003)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BUCHANAN HEALTH CARE LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$66 Rinvoq $34	Creon $13	$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$61 ZINPLAVA $61
Medtronic, Inc.	$55 RapidVac $55
CONMED Corporation	$39 VISICLEAR $39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$28 DUPIXENT $28
Other	$178 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $27	ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $27	GRAFIX PL $19	PuraPly $19	ELIQUIS $16	Other $69

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$426

Biography

Dr. Erich Ernspiker works as a general surgery. He studied medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erich Lee Ernspiker, MD From 2013 - 2023

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