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DR. JOEL W ELDER O.D.
NPI 1194173120
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Active since May 31, 2016PECOS Enrolled
1180 E MAIN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 645-5535(614) 645-5546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joel W Elder O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOEL W ELDER O.D. (NPI 1194173120) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (OPT.6453) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194173120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL W ELDERCredential: O.D.
Location Address1180 E MAIN STColumbus, OH 43205-1902
Mailing Address1180 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205-1902 · (614) 645-5535 · Fax (614) 645-5546
Phone(614) 645-5535
Fax(614) 645-5546
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 2017
✔ NPI 1194173120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · OPT.6453
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1180 E MAIN ST, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12300 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43204-3783 · Phone (614) 645-5500 · Fax (614) 645-5517

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joel W Elder O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. WILLIAM HOWARD NOYES D.D.S.
Dentist
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
DR. ERIC ELLIS FRYXELL MD
Family Medicine
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
DAVID RICHARD BREWER RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
ELLEN DEFRANCE
Social Worker (Clinical)
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
NANCY JO PERKINS CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
EMILY ROSE STEINWAY
Social Worker (Clinical)
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
SHANNON NILAJA EVANS LPCC-S
Counselor (Professional)
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535
DR. JULIA M ONEIL-JOHNSON DDS
Dentist
1180 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 645-5535

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Elder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Elder is 1194173120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2016.

Where is Joel Elder located?

Joel Elder practices at 1180 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 645-5535.

What is Joel Elder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Joel Elder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Elder is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joel Elder accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Joel Elder as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Elder was last updated on December 13, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.