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COLBY ALAN ELDER MD
NPI 1538680772
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Cleveland, OH

Active since June 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44195(216) 444-3500 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Apr 3, 2026, Jul 21, 2024, Jul 8, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Colby Alan Elder Md NPPES

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

COLBY ALAN ELDER MD (NPI 1538680772) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.155634) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538680772
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameCOLBY ALAN ELDERCredential: MD
Location Address9500 EUCLID AVECleveland, OH 44195-0001
Mailing Address9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001
Phone(216) 444-3500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1538680772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.155634
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MT214426 (PA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Colby Alan 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 ID4587063052
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240716000812, I20260416002719
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

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.

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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Kansas City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · North Kansas City, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number260096
Location2800 Clay Edwards DriveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44195 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

MS. MARY COLLEEN RATH R.D., L.D., CNSC
Dietitian, Registered
9500 EUCLID AVE, M17
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (216) 444-6986
DR. CHRISTOPHER F TENGGARDJAJA M.D.
Urology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
9500 EUCLID AVE, Q10-1
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (216) 444-5600
DR. MASATO FUJIKI M.D., PH.D.
Surgery
9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (216) 444-8007
KRISTIN R JOHNSON CNP
Nurse Practitioner
9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (800) 223-2273
MONICA LYNN SHEIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (800) 223-2273
MRS. TONYA RENEE GOINGS ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
9500 EUCLID AVE, SUITE RC25
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (216) 444-2200
MS. DANA ANNE RUBIS CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
9500 EUCLID AVE, G58
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (216) 444-5086
DR. RACHAEL C SULLIVAN M.D.
Surgery
9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Cuyahoga County (440) 449-1101

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 Colby Elder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Colby Elder is 1538680772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2017.

Where is Colby Elder located?

Colby Elder practices at 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195. The listed phone number is (216) 444-3500.

What is Colby Elder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Colby Elder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Colby 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 Colby Elder accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Oscar Insurance Company list Colby 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 Colby Elder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Colby Elder is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Colby Elder was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.