Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elson So, M.D.

Epilepsy Physician (CMS: Epileptologists) · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1417937814
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 5 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2024
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084E0001X — NUCC code
State licenses (5)
Minnesota #34687 · Wisconsin #26879 · Florida #ME87443 · North Dakota #12466 · Arizona #31268

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417937814. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
210
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$43,890
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95812 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes 70 70 $353
95720 Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 36 18 $199
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 20 11 $46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 17 17 $204
95718 Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional 14 14 $129
95822 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep 14 14 $56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 14 13 $177
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $151
95955 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery 12 12 $52

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Rochester Epilepsy Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
444
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$67,174
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 109 27 $11,942
Lacosamide Generic 68 12 $19,921
Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) Brand 41 0 $2,760
Oxcarbazepine Generic 33 0 $3,523
Lamotrigine Generic 31 0 $1,478
Topiramate Generic 30 0 $664
Zonisamide Generic 29 0 $1,447
Divalproex Sodium Generic 18 0 $2,433
Phenytoin Sodium Extended Generic 18 0 $346
Xcopri (Cenobamate) Brand 18 0 $18,607

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Elson So's medical specialty?
Dr. Elson So practices Epilepsy Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Elson So practice?
Dr. Elson So practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Elson So's NPI?
Dr. Elson So's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417937814, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elson So accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elson So accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elson So commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) (HCPCS 95812); Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg) (HCPCS 95720); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.