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DR. RICHARD A ELBERT D.C.
NPI 1285608620
Chiropractor in Ames, IA

Active since February 14, 2006
622 BURNETT AVE, AMES, IA 50010(515) 232-9075(515) 232-4995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Richard A Elbert D.c. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A ELBERT D.C. (NPI 1285608620) is an individual chiropractor in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (4631) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285608620
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A ELBERTCredential: D.C.
Location Address622 BURNETT AVEAmes, IA 50010-6126
Mailing Address622 Burnett AveAmes, IA 50010-6126 · (515) 232-9075 · Fax (515) 232-4995
Phone(515) 232-9075
Fax(515) 232-4995
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - DavenportGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1285608620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 4631✔ Licensed in CO · 1295✔ Licensed in WI · 3862-012
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
622 BURNETT AVE, Ames, IA 50010
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Other Identifiers 2

Other15559IA · Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid0155598IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard A Elbert D.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7911962105
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041130000419

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Elbert reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Functional Chiropractic PLLC
21 mi
Chiropractor
329 W WALNUT ST
Ogden, IA 50212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
NPI 1013290030 (515) 232-9075

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
704 services21 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

HALEE DEANNA WALKER
Chiropractor
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (701) 400-4410
BACK IN ACTION CHIROPRACTIC LLC
Clinic/Center
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-9075
NERLAND CHIROPRACTIC AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PLLC
Chiropractor
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-9075
ELBERT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC PC
Chiropractor
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-9075
FAMILY HEALING CHIROPRACTIC, PLLC
Chiropractor
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-1697
DR. BENJAMIN HEUN D.C.
Chiropractor
622 BURNETT AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-9075

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 Richard Elbert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Elbert is 1285608620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Richard Elbert located?

Richard Elbert practices at 622 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 232-9075.

What is Richard Elbert's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Richard Elbert enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Elbert is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Elbert's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Elbert reassigns Medicare benefits to Functional Chiropractic PLLC (Ogden, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Elbert's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Elbert accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan list Richard Elbert 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 Richard Elbert was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.