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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ELDER
Based in Fort Campbell, KY, James N Elder, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. James graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 2006. James is also listed as specialising in surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Elder?
Dr. Elder is a general surgeon in Fort Campbell, KY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elder's address?
Dr. Elder is listed at 650 JOEL DR BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. 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. Elder?
The number on file is (270) 798-8407. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Elder's NPI number?
Dr. Elder's National Provider Identifier is 1609926740. 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. Elder train?
Dr. Elder attended University of North Dakota School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Elder been practising?
Dr. Elder has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Elder perform?
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.
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Has Dr. Elder confirmed this information?
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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (270) 798-8407
- Email not available
Practice Locations
650 JOEL DR BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
33 services · 33 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
18 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
15 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other general surgeons in Fort Campbell 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Dakota School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2006 at University of North Dakota School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.