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JOEL DOUGLAS ELAM PA-C
NPI 1790505774
Physician Assistant in Vale, NC

Active since October 14, 2024PECOS Enrolled
9576 W NC 10 HWY, VALE, NC 28168(980) 484-3630 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joel Douglas Elam Pa-c NPPES

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

JOEL DOUGLAS ELAM PA-C (NPI 1790505774) is an individual physician assistant in Vale, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790505774
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL DOUGLAS ELAMCredential: PA-C
Location Address9576 W NC 10 HWYVale, NC 28168-9409
Mailing Address9576 W Nc 10 HwyVale, NC 28168-9409 · (704) 477-7135
Phone(980) 484-3630
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1790505774 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
9576 W NC 10 HWY, Vale, NC 28168
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 (PECOS)

Joel Douglas Elam Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID648707414
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241218004014
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28168 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VALE MEDICAL CLINIC PLLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
9576 W NC 10 HWY
VALE, NC 28168
Lincoln County (980) 484-3630
VALE MEDICAL CLINIC
Family Medicine
9576 W NC 10 HWY
VALE, NC 28168
Lincoln County (980) 484-3630

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 Joel Elam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Elam is 1790505774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2024.

Where is Joel Elam located?

Joel Elam practices at 9576 W Nc 10 Hwy, Vale, NC 28168. The listed phone number is (980) 484-3630.

What is Joel Elam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joel Elam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Elam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joel Elam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Joel Elam 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 Joel Elam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Elam is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Elam was last updated on December 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.