Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Elfenbein, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Gunnison, CO

  • NPI 1356443774
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 38.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
103 W Tomichi Ave Ste B
Gunnison, CO 812302323
(970) 672-1980
fax (970) 817-2112
Mailing address
Po Box 1627
Crested Butte, CO 812241627

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #56343
Medicaid (2)
CO #1942708326 · CT #001384510

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356443774. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
608
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$37,023
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 212 37 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 148 88 $91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 83 66 $57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 50 35 $129
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 40 30 $67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $113
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $168
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 11 11 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Gunnison Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $20.87
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $15.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$36

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
59
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$476
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 27 20 $134
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 20 19 $119
Celecoxib Generic 12 11 $223

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Elfenbein's medical specialty?
Dr. David Elfenbein practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Gunnison, CO.
Where does Dr. David Elfenbein practice?
Dr. David Elfenbein practices at 103 W Tomichi Ave Ste B, Gunnison, CO 812302323. Office phone: 9706721980.
What is Dr. David Elfenbein's NPI?
Dr. David Elfenbein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356443774, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Elfenbein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Elfenbein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Elfenbein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.