DR. CATER MERRILL ELLIOTT
NPI 1760915797
Anesthesiology in Vestavia, AL

Q: What is Cater Elliott's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cater Elliott is 1760915797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2017.

Q: What is Cater Elliott's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cater Elliott was last updated on July 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 110, VESTAVIA, AL 35243(205) 977-1949 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Cater Merrill Elliott NPPES

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

DR. CATER MERRILL ELLIOTT (NPI 1760915797) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Vestavia, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.37471) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760915797

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CATER MERRILL ELLIOTT

Location Address3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 110Vestavia, AL 35243-2372

Mailing Address3104 Blue Lake Dr Ste 110Vestavia, AL 35243-2372 · (205) 977-1949

Phone(205) 977-1949

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2021

✔ NPI 1760915797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.37471

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 110, Vestavia, AL 35243

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1625 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900 · Phone (205) 934-4696

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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. Cater Merrill Elliott 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 ID42597767

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210726000772

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

34 services32 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01937

This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.

11 services11 patients

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