Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Elser, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Lancaster, PA

  • NPI 1457341547
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
133 E Frederick St
Lancaster, PA 176022222
(717) 394-9821
fax (717) 394-0175

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2007
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD-421115
Medicaid
PA #0019543190001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457341547. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
146
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$13,097
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 23 22 $43
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 21 21 $63
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 20 20 $151
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 19 19 $61
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 18 18 $72
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 17 17 $104
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 15 15 $81
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 13 13 $179

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$150
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 1 $150.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$150

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Elser's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Elser practices Anesthesiology Physician in Lancaster, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Elser practice?
Dr. Christopher Elser practices at 133 E Frederick St, Lancaster, PA 176022222. Office phone: 7173949821.
What is Dr. Christopher Elser's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Elser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457341547, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Elser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Elser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Elser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.