Joshua Elder, MD
NPI 1295185809 · Internal Medicine Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Elder, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1295185809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295185809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL39529 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
469 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 307 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 46 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 35 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 21 | $124 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$187 across 9 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 (2)
- 701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605-4210Phone: (864) 455-7882Fax: (864) 455-5008
- 701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605-4210Phone: (864) 455-7882Fax: (864) 455-5008
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-14
- Last updated
- 2019-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Elder's NPI number?
- Joshua Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295185809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Elder's specialty?
- Joshua Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Elder located?
- Joshua Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912.
- What is Joshua Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Elder is (706) 721-8623.
- Does Joshua Elder accept Medicare?
- Joshua Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Elder's NPI (1295185809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.