DR. DAVID WADIE ELIAS M.D.
NPI 1821049743
Orthopaedic Surgery in Thibodaux, LA
About Dr. David Wadie Elias M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DAVID WADIE ELIAS M.D. (NPI 1821049743) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Thibodaux, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201587) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. David Wadie Elias 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show David Elias reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Franklin, LA 70538
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Thibodaux, LABayou Bend Health System
Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70301 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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
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 David Elias's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Elias is 1821049743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.
Where is David Elias located?
David Elias practices at 726 N Acadia Rd Suite 1000, Thibodaux, LA 70301. The listed phone number is (985) 625-2200.
What is David Elias's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is David Elias enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David Elias 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for David Elias's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Elias reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Orthopaedic Sports Specialists Of Louisiana LLC (Thibodaux, LA) and Hospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of St. Mary (Franklin, LA). 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 David Elias's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does David Elias accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list David Elias 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 David Elias affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, David Elias is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Bayou Bend Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Elias was last updated on May 11, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. David Wadie Elias, M.D. · NPI 1821049743
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 15, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1821049743 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 15, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** 201587 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 726 N ACADIA RD, SUITE 1000, Thibodaux, LA 70301-5009
- **Phone:** (985) 625-2200 · **Fax:** (985) 625-2206
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Orthopaedic Sports Specialists Of Louisiana LLC (NPI 1316146228, Thibodaux, LA); Hospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of St. Mary (NPI 1699895953, Franklin, LA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 11, 2017
- **Other identifiers:** Other 201587 (LA); Medicare UPIN I64291
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1821049743) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.