STEVEN DONALD ELSTER MD
NPI 1952358772
Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
915 N GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106(314) 289-6410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Steven Donald Elster Md NPPES

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

STEVEN DONALD ELSTER MD (NPI 1952358772) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (106521) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952358772
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN DONALD ELSTERCredential: MD
Location Address915 N GRAND BLVDSaint Louis, MO 63106-1621
Mailing Address1836 Lackland Hill Pkwy, Attn: Credentialing OfficeSaint Louis, MO 63146-3572 · (314) 989-0300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2024
NPI 1952358772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MO · 106521
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
915 N GRAND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63106

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16420 Clayton RdSaint Louis, MO 63117-1811 · Phone (314) 768-8000 · Fax (314) 768-8011

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

Steven Donald Elster 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.

PECOS PAC ID9931142791
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050603000033
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

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260105
Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63106 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

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.

88.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.72
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.01

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.

Optometrist
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Social Worker
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Internal Medicine
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Registered Nurse
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Emergency Medicine
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Dentist (General Practice)
915 N GRAND BLVD, DENTAL CLINIC
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
915 N GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106

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 Steven Elster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Elster is 1952358772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Steven Elster located?

Steven Elster practices at 915 N Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63106. The listed phone number is (314) 289-6410.

What is Steven Elster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Steven Elster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Elster 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.

Is Steven Elster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Elster is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Elster was last updated on July 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.