Nathaniel Mcelhaney, MD
NPI 1588845028 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boynton Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathaniel Mcelhaney, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boynton Beach, FL (NPI 1588845028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588845028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 47832 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
215 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $130 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 11 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $226 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$226 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,618 across 30 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
- 2007-11-26
- Last updated
- 2024-02-28
- Certified
- 2024-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathaniel Mcelhaney's NPI number?
- Nathaniel Mcelhaney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588845028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathaniel Mcelhaney's specialty?
- Nathaniel Mcelhaney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathaniel Mcelhaney located?
- Nathaniel Mcelhaney's practice location on file with NPPES is 10301 Hagen Ranch Rd Ste A960, Boynton Beach, FL 33437-3749.
- What is Nathaniel Mcelhaney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathaniel Mcelhaney is (561) 955-4220.
- Does Nathaniel Mcelhaney accept Medicare?
- Nathaniel Mcelhaney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathaniel Mcelhaney's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathaniel Mcelhaney's NPI (1588845028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.