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Edward C. Elder, OD

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About Dr. Elder

Edward C. Elder, OD is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in optometry. Edward is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821039843.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1981

Specialty

Optometry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 3465TGAs reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1821039843Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Elder's specialty?

Dr. Elder is an optometry in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Elder?

Dr. Elder is listed at 15677 San Pedro B, San Antonio, TX 78232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Elder?

The number on file is (210) 490-9205. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Elder?

Dr. Elder's National Provider Identifier is 1821039843. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Elder's medical education?

Dr. Elder attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Elder have?

Dr. Elder has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Elder known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elder the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Elder's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Elder. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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