Christopher Elder
NPI 1033553979 · Epilepsy Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Elder is a Epilepsy Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1033553979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033553979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Epilepsy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 297900 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
362 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 89 | $18 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 80 | $226 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 73 | $194 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95718 | 21 | $147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 151 | 36 |
| Lamotrigine | 133 | 25 |
| Lacosamide | 120 | 21 |
| Cenobamatebrand: Xcopri | 116 | 17 |
| Lamotriginebrand: Lamotrigine Er | 95 | 19 |
| Phenobarbital | 81 | — |
| Zonisamide | 64 | 12 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,488 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-22
- Last updated
- 2023-07-06
- Certified
- 2023-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Elder's NPI number?
- Christopher Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033553979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Elder's specialty?
- Christopher Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Epilepsy Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Elder located?
- Christopher Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017-6739.
- What is Christopher Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Elder is (646) 558-0868.
- Does Christopher Elder accept Medicare?
- Christopher Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Elder's NPI (1033553979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.