DR. CHRISTOPHER L ELDER M.D.
NPI 1780687541
Orthopaedic Surgery in Asheville, NC
About Dr. Christopher L Elder M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER L ELDER M.D. (NPI 1780687541) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9801639) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Mcdowell Hospital, and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (1997).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Christopher L Elder M.d. 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
The Mcdowell Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Christopher Elder's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Elder is 1780687541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.
Where is Christopher Elder located?
Christopher Elder practices at 111 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 252-7331.
What is Christopher Elder's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Christopher Elder enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Elder accept?
Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Christopher 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 Christopher Elder affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Elder is affiliated with The Mcdowell Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Elder was last updated on January 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
