Quick answers
- Does Elene Papakostas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elene Papakostas 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 Elene Papakostas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 929 Original Medicare patients and 3,087 services for Elene Papakostas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elene Papakostas's NPI number?
- 1659661403. 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 Elene Papakostas, 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 | 929 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,087 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)828 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)551 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)436 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)178 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)176 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%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis51%
- Depression43%
- Anxiety41%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elene Papakostas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 35 Trotter Hills CirclePinehurst, NC 28374 (919) 292‑1610
- 5960 Fairview Rd, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28210 (888) 964‑6681
- 821 S Horner BlvdSanford, NC 27330 (919) 292‑1610
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elene Papakostas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthdrive Podiatry Group NC, PC10 clinicians in the group
- Premier Foot and Ankle PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Pinehurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pinehurst, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthdrive Podiatry Group NC, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659661403 |
| 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