Christopher Elder, M.D.
NPI 1780687541 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Elder, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1780687541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780687541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9801639 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 127 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 36 |
| Meloxicam | 80 | 32 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 42 | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 1 record (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
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Elder's NPI number?
- Christopher Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780687541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Elder's specialty?
- Christopher Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Elder located?
- Christopher Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801-4811.
- What is Christopher Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Elder is (828) 252-7331.
- Does Christopher Elder accept Medicare?
- Christopher Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Elder's NPI (1780687541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.