Dr. James Elder, MD - Pathology - Dermatopathology in Birmingham, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Elder, MD is a certified Pathology - Dermatopathology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Elder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3550 INDEPENDENCE DR.

Dr. Elder is affiliated with Skin Pathology Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3550 Independence Dr

Birmingham, AL 352095710

Telephone 2059492806

Fax 2059492875

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Skin Pathology Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1891791539

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Dermatopathology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +24.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (21 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

15.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elder (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,316	1,672	$99.91	$67.42
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	82	75	$70.00	$39.54
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	23	17	$102.00	$98.72
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	18	16	$75.00	$72.21
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	12	11	$105.00	$104.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	3,755	2,626	$97.40	$62.05
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	103	100	$68.69	$37.88
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	41	29	$102.00	$91.67
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	19	18	$75.00	$73.67
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	15	15	$105.00	$102.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	11,018	6,805	$99.99	$65.45
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	389	351	$70.00	$38.41
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	213	141	$102.00	$94.28
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	57	47	$74.74	$74.25
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	36	34	$104.86	$104.17
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	19	19	$200.00	$93.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	11,874	7,273	$100.00	$65.22
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	420	373	$70.00	$38.87
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	243	154	$102.00	$98.28
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	58	46	$100.00	$101.41
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	43	38	$70.00	$68.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	13,197	7,914	$100.00	$61.22
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	445	403	$70.00	$36.46
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	221	155	$102.00	$92.52
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	82	59	$100.00	$93.48
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	67	59	$70.00	$66.70
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	64	21	$87.23	$82.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	16,466	10,163	$99.99	$60.91
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	650	578	$69.93	$36.31
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	380	240	$102.00	$97.34
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	117	39	$87.00	$84.74
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	115	91	$100.00	$91.25
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	105	94	$70.00	$65.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	21,550	13,390	$99.89	$59.27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	785	698	$69.54	$35.63
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	525	390	$101.73	$96.26
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	180	146	$99.61	$85.05
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	144	42	$86.28	$82.55
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	142	131	$70.00	$61.56
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	19	19	$200.00	$94.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	21,999	13,773	$99.33	$54.57
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	787	702	$68.28	$34.85
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	617	408	$98.11	$83.54
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	299	221	$99.80	$82.83
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	247	72	$82.61	$78.77
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	31	31	$200.00	$96.30