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BERNARD ELPEDES DO
NPI 1831127497
Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, CA

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 204-3006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2025, Jul 21, 2023, Sep 22, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Bernard Elpedes Do NPPES

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

BERNARD ELPEDES DO (NPI 1831127497) is an individual family medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (20A6887) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831127497
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameBERNARD ELPEDESCredential: DO
Location Address24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTALaguna Hills, CA 92653-3681
Mailing Address24321 Avenida De La CarlotaLaguna Hills, CA 92653-3681 · (949) 204-3006
Phone(949) 204-3006
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical SchoolGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1831127497 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A6887
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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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

Bernard Elpedes Do 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 ID7618982869
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060209000529
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 11

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
181 services87 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
82 services54 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
65 services42 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
18 services18 patients
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.
18 services18 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 3

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

YAMA AHMAD AFSHAR DO, MPH
Internal Medicine
24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Orange County (949) 204-3006
MISS MARY J MOSIER MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Orange County (949) 204-3006
DR. ANGELA PHAM BASEN MD
Internal Medicine
24321 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Orange County (949) 204-3006

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 Bernard Elpedes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Elpedes is 1831127497. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Bernard Elpedes located?

Bernard Elpedes practices at 24321 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 204-3006.

What is Bernard Elpedes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Bernard Elpedes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Elpedes 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernard Elpedes was last updated on March 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.