Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Ellender Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Ellender Iv 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 Joseph W. Ellender Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 427 Original Medicare patients and 2,820 services for Joseph W. Ellender Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Ellender Iv's NPI number?
- 1609103738. 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 Joseph W. Ellender Iv, 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 | 427 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,820 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,273 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)329 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)259 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)216 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)216 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Joseph W. Ellender Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Ellender Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Ellender Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2716 Ashton DrWilmington, NC 28412 (910) 332‑3800
- 3787 Shipyard BlvdWilmington, NC 28403 (910) 332‑3800
- 6019 Oleander Dr, Suite 200Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 790‑9714
- 799 Doctors CtRoxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599‑4079
- 8115 Market St, Suite 108Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 332‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Ellender Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609103738 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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