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JOSHUA BENJAMIN ELDER MD
NPI 1295185809
Internal Medicine in Augusta, GA

Active since June 14, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-8623(706) 721-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2019, Jun 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joshua Benjamin Elder Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA BENJAMIN ELDER MD (NPI 1295185809) is an individual internal medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (82724) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295185809
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA BENJAMIN ELDERCredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912
Mailing Address1120 15th St Ste Bi1056Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813
Phone(706) 721-8623
Fax(706) 721-1459
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1295185809 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 82724✔ Licensed in SC · LL39529
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605-4210 · Phone (864) 455-7882 · Fax (864) 455-5008

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Benjamin Elder Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032403092
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190911002429
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
307 services121 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
46 services30 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
35 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
29 services29 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

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. TOYA HESTER KELLEY MD
Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-3157
DR. JACK BRADLEY ELLIS D.O.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
MR. ROBERT SCOTT SMITH FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8549
SAMI MOHAMMED ALSHEHRY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2411
LUIS ALBERTO VELASQUEZ ZARATE M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2771
DR. BRYAN RICHARD BROACH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
JANELLE MCGILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
DR. KAYLA ASHLEY SHAHBAZIAN DO
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623

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 Joshua Elder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Elder is 1295185809. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2016.

Where is Joshua Elder located?

Joshua Elder practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-8623.

What is Joshua Elder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joshua Elder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Elder is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joshua Elder accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Joshua 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.

Is Joshua Elder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Elder is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Elder was last updated on June 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.