Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bernard Elpedes, DO
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Laguna Hills, CA
- NPI 1831127497
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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24321 Avenida de la Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 926533681
(949) 204-3006
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 12, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #20A6887
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831127497. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$23,519
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 109 | 74 | $138 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 42 | 33 | $96 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 22 | 22 | $180 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 14 | 13 | $8 | |
82043 |
Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 12 | 12 | $6 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 12 | 12 | $5 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 11 | 11 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 11 | 11 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Laguna Hills Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,055
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 10 | $168.62 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 9 | $146.84 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $106.95 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 4 | $97.46 | |
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $85.45 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 3 | $65.09 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 2 | $56.38 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $48.74 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $47.29 | |
| Embecta Corp. | 2 | $46.53 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $39.74 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $31.16 | |
| Tandem Diabetes Care, INC. | 1 | $28.93 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 1 | $21.76 | |
| Alvogen INC | 1 | $17.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
800
Patients
252
Total drug cost
$10,188
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 156 | 54 | $1,574 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 84 | 33 | $905 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 83 | 28 | $505 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 80 | 27 | $1,001 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 76 | 27 | $1,780 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 51 | 17 | $442 |
| Lovastatin | Generic | 49 | 19 | $636 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 44 | 15 | $524 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 41 | 17 | $217 |
| Atenolol | Generic | 28 | 0 | $237 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bernard Elpedes's medical specialty?
Dr. Bernard Elpedes practices Family Medicine Physician in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Bernard Elpedes practice?
Dr. Bernard Elpedes practices at 24321 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 926533681. Office phone: 9492043006.
What is Dr. Bernard Elpedes's NPI?
Dr. Bernard Elpedes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831127497, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bernard Elpedes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bernard Elpedes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bernard Elpedes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.