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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ELFTMANN
Based in Waconia, MN, Todd D Elftmann, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Todd graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990. Todd is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Todd provided 145 services to 140 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (952) 442-4461
- Email not available
Practice Locations
424 W STATE HIGHWAY 5
Waconia, MN 55387
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
145 services · 140 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
31 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
47 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
21 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
12 |
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.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Waconia 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Elftmann?
Dr. Elftmann is a general surgeon in Waconia, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elftmann's address?
Dr. Elftmann is listed at 424 W STATE HIGHWAY 5, Waconia, MN 55387. 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. Elftmann?
The number on file is (952) 442-4461. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Elftmann?
Dr. Elftmann's National Provider Identifier is 1689751943. 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. Elftmann train?
Dr. Elftmann attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Elftmann have?
Dr. Elftmann has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Elftmann perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elftmann performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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