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

NPI Number
1174817332
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALLEN W. ELSTER, II
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
30 CHOCTAW ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 255-7733 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
4 Sheridan Sq
Ste 200
Kingsport, TN 37660-7435
Phone: (423) 246-7931
Fax: (423) 246-1906
Mailing address
551 LINDEN ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104-4425
Phone: (336) 416-6210 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALLEN ELSTER, II

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERGROUP MEDICARETN3714470
Taxonomy Code(s)

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALLEN ELSTER, II is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
      509 BILTMORE AVE
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
    • THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL
      430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730
      MARION, NC 28752

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