Quick answers
- Does Phillip R. Elston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phillip R. Elston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Phillip R. Elston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 111 services for Phillip R. Elston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Phillip R. Elston's NPI number?
- 1205829629. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Phillip R. Elston, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 111 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)38 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression50%
- Diabetes49%
- Arthritis48%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Phillip R. Elston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 519 N Pontiac TrlWalled Lake, MI 48390 (248) 624‑1707
- 519 N Pontiac Trl, Oakland Vision ServicesWalled Lake, MI 48390 (248) 624‑1707
- 601 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
- 970 S Old Woodward AveBirmingham, MI 48009 (248) 369‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Phillip R. Elston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Onsight Inc29 clinicians in the group
- Clarity Oakland WL PLLC6 clinicians in the group
- Clarity Advanced Eyecare PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Walled Lake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walled Lake, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Onsight Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205829629 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians