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JOSEPH ELSER MD
NPI 1972693539
Pediatrics in Pine Bluff, AR

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 WEST 42ND AVENUE, PINE BLUFF, AR 71603(870) 556-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2024, Nov 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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

NPI1972693539
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH ELSERCredential: MD
Location Address1500 WEST 42ND AVENUEPine Bluff, AR 71603
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 844Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-2090 · Fax (501) 364-3929
Phone(870) 556-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1972693539 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C-6403
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0402X · License C-6403 (AR)
1500 WEST 42ND AVENUE, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Childrens WayLittle Rock, AR 72202-3500 · Phone (501) 364-4000 · Fax (501) 364-3929
Location 2800 Marshall St # 653Little Rock, AR 72202 · Phone (501) 364-1100 · Fax (501) 364-2963

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid112138001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Joseph Elser Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

New Patient
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 2

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

SADE ANITA FRANCOIS MD
Pediatrics
1500 WEST 42ND AVENUE
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Jefferson County (870) 556-7000
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Pediatrics
1500 WEST 42ND AVENUE
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Jefferson County (501) 364-2526

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.

What insurance does Joseph Elser accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 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.