Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Elder, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1427221803
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 W 10Th Ave
Columbus, OH 432101280
(614) 685-1965
fax (614) 293-3277
Mailing address
700 Ackerman RD Ste 2120
Columbus, OH 432021559

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35.095882
Medicaid
OH #3119995

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427221803. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
363
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,694
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
61797 Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, each additional growth 72 26 $220
61796 Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, first growth 49 45 $1,025
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 41 40 $61
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain 39 39 $238
61510 Removal of skull bone for removal of growth of upper brain 33 31 $2,181
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $131
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 24 $94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 18 $65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $128
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 13 13 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Columbus Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,134
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ClearPoint Neuro, INC. 4 $702.04
Medtronic, INC. 7 $431.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,084
Travel and Lodging
$50

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Elder's medical specialty?
Dr. James Elder practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. James Elder practice?
Dr. James Elder practices at 300 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101280. Office phone: 6146851965.
What is Dr. James Elder's NPI?
Dr. James Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427221803, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Elder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Elder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Elder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, each additional growth (HCPCS 61797); Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, first growth (HCPCS 61796); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.