Ernesto Alonso, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology
Ernesto Alonso is a Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lake City, FL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ernesto Alonso, MD runs an independent clinical neurophysiology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Lake City, FL. He has been in practice for 29+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4241 Nw American Ln, Lake City, FL 32055-4881
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.48%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
810
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
829
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,239
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.67M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$31.9k received from industry
228 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ernesto Alonso's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Taxonomy: 2084N0600X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511309
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Neurophysiology Care With Ernesto Alonso
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ernesto Alonso for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lake City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ernesto Alonso
Dr. Alonso is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake City, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (386) 288-5311.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ernesto Alonso
Practice Location
4241 Nw American Ln, Lake City, FL 32055-4881
Mailing Address
4241 Nw American Ln, Lake City, FL 32055-4881
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