Joseph Ellender, PA-C
NPI 1609103738 · Physician Assistant · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ellender, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1609103738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609103738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,316 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 329 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 259 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 216 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 216 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 118 | $27 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 102 | 78 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 64 |
| Cephalexin | 61 | 59 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 28 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 14 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 12 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-10
- Last updated
- 2019-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ellender's NPI number?
- Joseph Ellender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609103738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ellender's specialty?
- Joseph Ellender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ellender located?
- Joseph Ellender's practice location on file with NPPES is 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412-2489.
- What is Joseph Ellender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ellender is (910) 332-3800.
- Does Joseph Ellender accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ellender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ellender's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ellender's NPI (1609103738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.