Elsa Pichardo, MD
NPI 1528383635 · Surgical Oncology Physician · Plainsboro, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elsa Pichardo, MD is a Surgical Oncology Physician provider in Plainsboro, NJ (NPI 1528383635).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528383635
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD170682 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
267 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 Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 92 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 71 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $99 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 16 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$773 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elsa Pichardo's NPI number?
- Elsa Pichardo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528383635, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elsa Pichardo's specialty?
- Elsa Pichardo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elsa Pichardo located?
- Elsa Pichardo's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1913.
- What is Elsa Pichardo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elsa Pichardo is (609) 936-9100.
- Does Elsa Pichardo accept Medicare?
- Elsa Pichardo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elsa Pichardo's NPI active?
- Yes — Elsa Pichardo's NPI (1528383635) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.