JOEL D ELSON MD
NPI 1851309843
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Omaha, NE
About Joel D Elson Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOEL D ELSON MD (NPI 1851309843) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Omaha, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (14706) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Missouri Valley, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (1977).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 10
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
Joel D Elson Md 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 Joel Elson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Omaha, NE 68144
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa and Nebraska enrollments
- 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
Omaha, NE 68106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
- 138 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 9
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 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Chi Health Missouri Valley
Critical Access Hospitals · Missouri Valley, IAChi Health Bergan Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NEChi Health Immanuel
Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NEChi Health Lakeside
Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NEMemorial Community Hospital & Health System
Critical Access Hospitals · Blair, NEPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
OMAHA, NE 68130
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 Elson's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joel Elson is 1851309843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.
Where is Joel Elson located?
Joel Elson practices at 16901 Lakeside Hills Ct Alegent Lakeside - Dept Of Radiology, Omaha, NE 68130. The listed phone number is (402) 717-8146.
What is Joel Elson's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.
Is Joel Elson enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joel Elson 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 Joel Elson's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Elson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Radiology Consultants PC (Omaha, NE) and Think Aksarben, LLC (Omaha, NE). 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 Joel Elson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joel Elson accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Joel Elson 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 Elson affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joel Elson is affiliated with Chi Health Missouri Valley, Chi Health Bergan Mercy, Chi Health Immanuel, Chi Health Lakeside and Memorial Community Hospital & Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joel Elson was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Joel D Elson, MD · NPI 1851309843
Diagnostic Radiology physician in Omaha, Nebraska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 4, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1851309843 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 4, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology · taxonomy 2085R0202X
- **State license:** 14706 (Nebraska)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 16901 LAKESIDE HILLS CT, ALEGENT LAKESIDE - DEPT OF RADIOLOGY, Omaha, NE 68130-2318
- **Phone:** (402) 717-8146
## 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): Radiology Consultants PC (NPI 1215969407, Omaha, NE); Think Aksarben, LLC (NPI 1316357676, Omaha, NE) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine, class of 1977
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 11, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Other 14706 (NE); Other 1602793; Other 1602795; and 7 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1851309843) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.