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ELSA J WALDMAN CNM
NPI 1578880407
Advanced Practice Midwife in Philadelphia, PA

Active since May 03, 2010PECOS Enrolled
3737 MARKET ST, 9TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-8777(215) 243-4601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Sep 10, 2026, Oct 2, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Elsa J Waldman Cnm NPPES

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

ELSA J WALDMAN CNM (NPI 1578880407) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MW010357) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578880407
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameELSA J WALDMANCredential: CNM
Location Address3737 MARKET ST, 9TH FLOORPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5545
Mailing Address3737 Market St, 9th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5545 · (215) 662-8777 · Fax (215) 243-4601
Phone(215) 662-8777
Fax(215) 243-4601
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1578880407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MW010357
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
3737 MARKET ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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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)

Elsa J Waldman Cnm 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Elsa Waldman reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Drexel University
0.3 mi
Family Medicine
3401 MARKET ST STE 105B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356458772 (215) 220-4700
The Birth Center
8.1 mi
Midwife
918 COUNTY LINE RD
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962568428 (610) 525-6088

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

SAMIR MEHTA MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
3737 MARKET ST, 7 FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3340
GINA MARIA MCGARVEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
3737 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (267) 575-3110
MICHAEL MALONEY
Family Medicine
3737 MARKET ST, 9TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-8777
DR. JEREMY B KATZEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3737 MARKET ST, 10TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3202
AILEEN LO CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
3737 MARKET ST, 4TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-8699
CRAIG D KATZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
3737 MARKET ST, 7TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3340
PRISCILLA ESADAH MD
Family Medicine
3737 MARKET ST, 9TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-8777
LAUREN ANNE SMITH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3737 MARKET ST, 7TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3340

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 Elsa Waldman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elsa Waldman is 1578880407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2010.

Where is Elsa Waldman located?

Elsa Waldman practices at 3737 Market St 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-8777.

What is Elsa Waldman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Elsa Waldman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elsa Waldman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elsa Waldman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elsa Waldman reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) and The Birth Center (Bryn Mawr, PA). Each 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 Elsa Waldman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elsa Waldman was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days 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.