Dr David Henry Elfenbein, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Crested Butte, CO

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Dr David Henry Elfenbein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Crested Butte, Colorado. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 510 Elk Ave Ste 2, Crested Butte, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 672-1980.

Dr David Henry Elfenbein is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 56343) 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 1356443774.

Contact Information

Dr David Henry Elfenbein, MD
510 Elk Ave Ste 2,
Crested Butte, CO 81224-5433
(970) 672-1980
(970) 817-2112

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Henry Elfenbein
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location510 Elk Ave Ste 2, Crested Butte, Colorado
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 David Henry Elfenbein attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356443774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103803788
  • Enrollment ID: I20170215002966

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Henry Elfenbein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356443774NPI-NPPES
2355159OtherAETNA
1942708326MedicaidCO
038451OtherCONNECTICARE
010038451CT01OtherANTHEM BCBS
1967516OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
2963655002OtherCIGNA
P2104370OtherOXFORD
2V2654OtherHLTHNET OF THE NORTHEAST
001384510MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 038451 (Connecticut)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 56343 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gunnison Valley HospitalGunnison, COHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David Henry Elfenbein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLutheran Hospital Association Of The San Luis Valley
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235181744
PECOS PAC ID: 4789589094
Enrollment ID: O20031201000318
Entity NameLucky Break Orthopedics Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942708326
PECOS PAC ID: 1052672607
Enrollment ID: O20180223000231

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Henry Elfenbein is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Henry Elfenbein, MD
Po Box 1627,
Crested Butte, CO 81224-1627

Ph: (970) 672-1980		Dr David Henry Elfenbein, MD
510 Elk Ave Ste 2,
Crested Butte, CO 81224-5433

Ph: (970) 672-1980

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Phone: 970-964-8472    Fax: 855-395-5972

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