Kenneth Elder, OD
NPI 1922170224 · Optometrist · Wallingford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Elder, OD is a Optometrist provider in Wallingford, CT (NPI 1922170224).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922170224
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2591 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
327 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 108 | $39 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 96 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $59 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 23 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 18 | $67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 70 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | 19 |
| Travoprost | 36 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 30 | 12 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 26 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 20 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 19 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$536 across 12 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
- 2006-11-14
- Last updated
- 2017-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Elder's NPI number?
- Kenneth Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922170224, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Elder's specialty?
- Kenneth Elder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Elder located?
- Kenneth Elder's practice location on file with NPPES is 821 N Main Street Ext, Wallingford, CT 06492-2464.
- What is Kenneth Elder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Elder is (203) 265-5152.
- Does Kenneth Elder accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Elder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Elder's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Elder's NPI (1922170224) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.