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DR. MELISSA E ELDER MD
NPI 1659328912
Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology in Gainesville, FL

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 392-2961(352) 392-0481 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa E Elder Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA E ELDER MD (NPI 1659328912) is an individual pediatric rheumatology provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME92713) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659328912
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0216X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA E ELDERCredential: MD
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing AddressPo Box 918025Orlando, FL 32891-8025
Phone(352) 392-2961
Fax(352) 392-0481
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2008
✔ NPI 1659328912 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0216X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME92713
Definition
A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Melissa Elder

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN57818ZFL
Medicare UPINF56461

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL 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

Dr. Melissa E 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 ID3173656782
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100803001079
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
40 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Melissa Elder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Elder is 1659328912. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Melissa Elder located?

Melissa Elder practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 392-2961.

What is Melissa Elder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 2080P0216X.

Is Melissa Elder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa 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 Melissa Elder accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Melissa 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 Melissa Elder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Elder is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Elder was last updated on March 7, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.