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DR. JOHN FREDERICK ELDER M.D.
NPI 1992781132
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Athens, GA

Active since December 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 475-7000(706) 475-6676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. John Frederick Elder M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN FREDERICK ELDER M.D. (NPI 1992781132) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (020098) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992781132
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN FREDERICK ELDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1199 PRINCE AVEAthens, GA 30606-2797
Mailing Address700 Sunset Dr, Suite 601Athens, GA 30606-2293 · (706) 548-4754
Phone(706) 475-7000
Fax(706) 475-6676
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2018
✔ NPI 1992781132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 020098
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1199 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA 30606
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000188108BGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Frederick Elder M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Elder reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obhg Georgia, P.C.
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750686838 (800) 967-2289
Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC
58 mi
Internal Medicine
35 COLLIER RD NW STE 635
Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 410 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578079000 (404) 367-3014
Southside Medical Center, Inc.
59 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1046 RIDGE AVE SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235123993 (404) 688-1350

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 30606 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

SHASHIKANT PATIL M.D
Neurological Surgery
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 475-7000
BANNUR RAMANNA NANDEESH
Hospitalist
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 475-5076
CHRISTINA SIMPSON ROUIS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 475-7000
AMANDA WILKINS CAA
Physician Assistant
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 543-3449
MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGY OF ATHENS
Anesthesiology
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 543-3449
MEAGHAN WARDEN PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 543-3449
LINDSEY BRYANT
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 372-3459
DR. JAMES S MILLER MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 475-1700

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 John Elder's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Elder is 1992781132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Where is John Elder located?

John Elder practices at 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 475-7000.

What is John Elder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is John Elder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Elder is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Elder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Elder reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Obhg Georgia, P.C. (Athens, GA), Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC (Atlanta, GA) and Southside Medical Center, Inc. (Atlanta, GA). 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 John Elder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Elder accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list John Elder 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 John Elder was last updated on February 14, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.