JOSEPH ELSER MD
NPI 1972693539
Pediatrics in Pine Bluff, AR
About Joseph Elser Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH ELSER MD (NPI 1972693539) is an individual pediatrics provider in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C-6403) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Joseph Elser Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Elser reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 653 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71603 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 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Joseph Elser's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Elser is 1972693539. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.
Where is Joseph Elser located?
Joseph Elser practices at 1500 West 42nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The listed phone number is (870) 556-7000.
What is Joseph Elser's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Joseph Elser enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph Elser is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Elser's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Elser reassigns Medicare benefits to Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR). The 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 Joseph Elser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joseph Elser accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Joseph Elser 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Elser was last updated on February 7, 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.
# Joseph Elser, MD · NPI 1972693539
Pediatrics physician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 13, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972693539 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 13, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** C-6403 (Arkansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1500 WEST 42ND AVENUE, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
- **Phone:** (870) 556-7000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (NPI 1629889464, Little Rock, AR), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 7, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 112138001 (AR)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972693539) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.