Taja Elder, NP
NPI 1053894121 · Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taja Elder, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1053894121).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053894121
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN.CNP.023423 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
73 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $99 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 18 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 15 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$112 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,294 | 699 |
| Gabapentin | 1,400 | 471 |
| Pregabalin | 330 | 108 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 149 | 114 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 91 | 70 |
| Meloxicam | 89 | 59 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 83 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$571 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 Financial PlElizabethtown, KY 42701-8464Phone: (270) 600-7080Fax: (502) 792-7272
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-09-13
- Last updated
- 2021-01-21
- Certified
- 2021-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taja Elder's NPI number?
- Taja Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053894121, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taja Elder's specialty?
- Taja Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Taja Elder located?
- Taja Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 5129 Dixie Hwy Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40216-1727.
- What is Taja Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taja Elder is (502) 430-6223.
- Does Taja Elder accept Medicare?
- Taja Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taja Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — Taja Elder's NPI (1053894121) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.