ALLEN W. ELSTER, II M.D. – NPI #1174817332
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
ALLEN ELSTER, II is a physician located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174817332 to ALLEN ELSTER, II on June 06, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 15, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALLEN ELSTER, II below.
NPI Profile for
ALLEN W. ELSTER, II
(more than 15 years ago)
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 255-7733 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Ste 200
Kingsport, TN 37660-7435
Phone: (423) 246-7931
Fax: (423) 246-1906
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104-4425 Phone: (336) 416-6210 Fax:
Identifiers for ALLEN ELSTER, II
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | GROUP MEDICARE | TN | 3714470 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
NC | 2016-00181 |
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine |
NC | 2016-00181 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ALLEN ELSTER, II is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 - THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730
MARION, NC 28752
- MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE509 BILTMORE AVE
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