Physician Profile
Elsa M. Pichardo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pichardo
Based in Plainsboro, NJ, Elsa M. Pichardo, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery of the hand. Elsa graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2009. Medicare claims data shows Elsa provided 267 services to 227 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (609) 936-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 PLAINSBORO RD ST 400
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
267 services · 227 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
92 | More than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
71 | More often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery of the Hand |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pichardo?
Dr. Pichardo is a surgery of the hand in Plainsboro, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pichardo's address?
Dr. Pichardo is listed at 5 Plainsboro Rd St 400, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pichardo?
The number on file is (609) 936-9100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pichardo?
Dr. Pichardo's National Provider Identifier is 1528383635. 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
Where did Dr. Pichardo train?
Dr. Pichardo attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pichardo have?
Dr. Pichardo has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pichardo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pichardo performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pichardo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pichardo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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