Provider Profile
Joseph W. Ellender, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joseph Ellender
Joseph W. Ellender, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Wilmington, NC. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,201 Medicare patients across 2,686 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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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
- (910) 332-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2716 ASHTON DR
Wilmington, NC 28412
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,686 services · 1,201 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
329 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
66 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
17 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
216 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
118 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
23 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
19 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,273 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7327 |
69 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7326 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph W. Ellender?
Joseph W. Ellender is a physician assistant in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Ellender's address?
Joseph W. Ellender is listed at 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph W. Ellender?
The number on file is (910) 332-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Ellender's NPI number?
Joseph W. Ellender's National Provider Identifier is 1609103738. 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 Joseph W. Ellender train?
Joseph W. Ellender attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph W. Ellender been practicing?
Joseph W. Ellender has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph W. Ellender perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph W. Ellender performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph W. Ellender confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph W. Ellender. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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