Dr James Earnest Elder, MD - Medicare Pathology in Birmingham, AL

Dr James Earnest Elder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Dermatopathology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Skin Pathology Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 949-2806.

Dr James Earnest Elder is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 11242) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568468270.

Contact Information

Dr James Earnest Elder, MD
3550 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-5710
(205) 949-2806
(205) 949-2875



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Earnest Elder
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience43 Years
Location3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Earnest Elder attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568468270
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688574346
  • Enrollment ID: I20040121000209

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Earnest Elder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568468270NPI-NPPES
009945475MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 11242 (Alabama)Primary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology ME93129 (Florida)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 056703 (Georgia)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 2005-01455 (North Carolina)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 41316 (Tennessee)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 31214 (South Carolina)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 0101244538 (Virginia)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Skin Pathology Associates, Llc95373956526

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Entity NameSkin Pathology Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376970236
PECOS PAC ID: 9537395652
Enrollment ID: O20140110000745

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Earnest Elder, MD
3560 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-5722

Ph: (205) 949-2806
Dr James Earnest Elder, MD
3550 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-5710

Ph: (205) 949-2806

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Pathology Doctors in Birmingham, AL

Dr. Kyle Charles Mills, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205-949-2800    Fax: 205-949-2801
Leona Council, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: 205-934-5038    
Dr. Alexander Wong, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205-949-2806    Fax: 205-949-2875
Dr. David Ullman, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-934-4977    
Dr. Jonathan G Phillips, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 924 Montclair Rd, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: 205-591-7999    Fax: 205-591-5051
Thomas S Winokur, MD
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Practice Location: 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Isam Eltoum,
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