James Elder, M.D.
NPI 1568468270 · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Elder, M.D. is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1568468270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568468270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology (Pathology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11242 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,451 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 2,316 | $67 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 82 | $40 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 23 | $99 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 18 | $72 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 12 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$105 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2013-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Elder's NPI number?
- James Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568468270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Elder's specialty?
- James Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Elder located?
- James Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-5710.
- What is James Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Elder is (205) 949-2806.
- Does James Elder accept Medicare?
- James Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — James Elder's NPI (1568468270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.