Active NPI 1780687541 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher L Elder , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Asheville, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Elder, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Asheville, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1997, Dr. Elder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 111 VICTORIA RD.

Dr. Elder maintains professional affiliations with Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp, Proactive Therapy Of North Carolina Inc, Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit, removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

111 Victoria Rd

Asheville, NC 288014811

Telephone 8282527331

Fax 8282509208

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Asheville Orthopaedic Associates, P.a. Facility NPI 1407814320

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Asheville, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +3.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

45 Specialists

Practicing in Asheville, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elder (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Asheville Specialty Average (25.7 Years) 25.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	14	$230.00	$72.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$154.00	$125.81
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1993.00	$131.82
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	11	11	$2025.00	$314.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	224	75	$17.78	$5.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	167	72	$253.41	$69.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	69	$154.00	$123.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	48	$98.00	$88.93
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	31	22	$118.00	$44.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$190.77	$105.99
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	18	17	$2025.00	$303.00
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$2244.00	$162.57
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	17	17	$2135.00	$192.11
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	17	16	$1993.00	$131.26
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$2031.63	$121.48
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$3671.00	$1061.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	15	$137.00	$44.99
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	15	14	$2054.00	$622.30
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$2716.00	$445.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	193	69	$300.31	$67.30
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	173	63	$17.78	$5.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	60	$98.00	$73.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	78	$154.00	$105.35
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	103	48	$32.43	$11.69
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	20	19	$2025.00	$342.80
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	20	19	$1993.00	$125.47
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	19	$3671.00	$1069.03
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	20	19	$1912.00	$157.37
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	18	$137.00	$43.54
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$2244.00	$175.21
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	18	15	$118.00	$42.20
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	17	16	$2054.00	$590.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	15	$111.18	$31.85
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$2135.00	$204.34
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	13	13	$2716.00	$449.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$255.00	$162.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	286	80	$17.78	$6.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	222	77	$271.44	$60.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	58	$98.00	$71.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	81	$154.00	$103.29
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	37	12	$180.00	$40.52
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	32	25	$118.00	$39.52
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	23	16	$32.43	$11.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$180.00	$104.41
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	21	$3671.00	$1003.48
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	21	$2244.00	$172.10
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	19	19	$2135.00	$187.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	14	$105.00	$28.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	18	$137.00	$34.74
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$1912.00	$172.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$255.00	$143.04
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$2716.00	$408.55
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	14	13	$2054.00	$621.96
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	14	13	$1993.00	$124.18
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	12	$2025.00	$272.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	563	137	$17.78	$6.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	394	134	$307.05	$62.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	228	142	$154.00	$101.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	214	88	$98.00	$69.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$180.00	$101.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	36	27	$118.00	$35.26
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	30	29	$2244.00	$164.58
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	28	28	$3671.00	$1018.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	25	$105.00	$27.70
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	26	12	$180.00	$37.57
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	25	17	$988.38	$763.26
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	25	25	$2135.00	$189.64
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	22	$137.00	$37.71
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	20	20	$2064.25	$636.52
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	19	19	$2035.68	$261.50
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	19	19	$2003.47	$129.17
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	19	18	$1912.00	$168.46
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	15	$2716.00	$424.85
27062 Removal of fluid-filled sac (bursa) or calcium deposit of pelvis	13	12	$1426.00	$218.19
27025 Incision of tissues of hip or thigh	13	12	$2680.00	$782.34
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	12	12	$1701.08	$113.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	12	$230.00	$20.53
29807 Repair of shoulder socket cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$3390.00	$543.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	617	134	$17.78	$5.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	462	133	$297.14	$60.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	305	121	$98.00	$69.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	131	$154.00	$102.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$180.00	$102.09
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	46	36	$118.00	$36.42
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	27	16	$988.38	$864.64
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	26	$2244.00	$170.84
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	26	26	$2135.00	$202.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	24	$105.00	$27.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	24	24	$3671.00	$988.71
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	24	22	$2105.25	$624.93
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	22	20	$2080.36	$310.69
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	21	19	$2049.86	$193.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	15	$137.00	$38.86
27062 Removal of fluid-filled sac (bursa) or calcium deposit of pelvis	15	15	$1435.53	$221.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	12	$208.33	$21.39
27025 Incision of tissues of hip or thigh	15	15	$2697.87	$709.23
29807 Repair of shoulder socket cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$3390.00	$573.54
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$2716.00	$425.86
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	12	12	$1729.25	$181.28
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$1912.00	$137.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 9801639

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

89131Y4 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Proactive Therapy Of North Carolina Inc

20 W Medical Ct, Marion, NC 287524968

Phone: 8286598049

Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp

472 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 287526568

Phone: 8286526326

Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers Llc

509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 288014601

Phone: 8282132325

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

18 Associated Practitioners

Eric Walker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023480357

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Daniel Hall , PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist

NPI 1114904885

PHYSICALTHERAPIST

Samantha Munsell , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174875389

Physician Assistant

Dr. Richard Culpepper , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1275589434

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Myron Smith , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1306886296

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samuel Jarrett , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1356344105

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 16, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2009

Registered at 111 VICTORIA RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014811 (Tel: 8282527331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2009

Registered at 111 VICTORIA RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014811 (Tel: 8282527331)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2009

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER ELDER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #9801639 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780687541

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005

Last Update: January 26, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

111 Victoria Rd

Asheville, NC 288014811

Phone: 8282527331

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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