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Active NPI 1710621164 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Ferguson Elzinga , MD

Internal Medicine • Ithaca, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Elzinga, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Ithaca, NY. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Dr. Elzinga delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 DATES DRIVE.

Dr. Elzinga is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

101 Dates Drive
Cayuga Medical Center

Ithaca, NY 14850

Telephone 6072772170
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Ithaca, NY

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -16.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 29.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
58 Specialists

Practicing in Ithaca, NY (12979 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
29.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elzinga (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Ithaca Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-04
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NY 338570-01

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cayuga Medical Associates Pc

40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 148501056

Phone: 6072720460

Cayuga Medical Associates Pc

310 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 148503251

Phone: 6072690100

Secondary Practice Locations

40 Catherwood Rd

Ithaca, NY 148501056

Phone: 6073390494

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

18 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Humaira Hassan , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1023228996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauren Chmielewski

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063388221
Jane Olsefski , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154439073

Physician Assistant

Jessica Carr , NP

Family Medicine

NPI 1164199428

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Shital Oli , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1194347351

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Taylor White , LMSW

Social Worker

NPI 1386461069

Licensed Master Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 04, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #338570-01 in NY)

NPI Profile Active April 22, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2022

Registered at 101 DATES DRIVE, CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER, ITHACA, NY 14850 (Tel: 6072772170)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2022

Registered at 101 DATES DRIVE, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER, ITHACA, NY 14850

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 22, 2022

Recorded as ERIC ELZINGA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 22, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710621164
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 22, 2022
Last Update: September 04, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

101 Dates Drive, Internal Medicine Residency Cayuga Medical Center

Ithaca, NY 14850

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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