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DR. ERIC A ELSTER MD
NPI 1285707232
Surgery in Bethesda, MD

Active since November 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 319-8632 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Eric A Elster Md NPPES

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

DR. ERIC A ELSTER MD (NPI 1285707232) is an individual surgery provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Virginia (0101056879) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285707232
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC A ELSTERCredential: MD
Location Address8901 WISCONSIN AVEBethesda, MD 20889-0001
Mailing Address3223 Geiger AveKensington, MD 20895-1802 · (301) 319-8632
Phone(301) 319-8632
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1285707232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101056879
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License 0101056879 (VA)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 0101056879 (VA)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD 20889
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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. Eric A Elster Md 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 20889 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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. TAMMERA NELSON
Pharmacist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4497
DAWOOD TAFTI M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-8373
DR. ASHLEY BEE BOZZAY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-8588
DR. ADAM JOSEPH MAIER DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
OANA MARIA POVIAN STROIE MD
General Practice
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
SIMAL RUHISHTA ALI DO
General Practice
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4900
DR. JACOB L FRIESEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, WRNMMC, NICOE, BUILDING 51
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-3772
MS. CARLA PATRICE ALEXIS P.T.
Physical Therapist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4880

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 Eric Elster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Elster is 1285707232. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.

Where is Eric Elster located?

Eric Elster practices at 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 319-8632.

What is Eric Elster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Eric Elster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Elster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Elster was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.