Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher L. Elder work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher L. Elder at 2 hospitals: Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc and The McDowell Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher L. Elder see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Marion, NC and Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher L. Elder's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher L. Elder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher L. Elder accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Christopher L. Elder?
- (828) 659-8049, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher L. Elder's NPI number?
- 1780687541. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher L. Elder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher L. Elder at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340075
- The McDowell HospitalMarion, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340087
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher L. Elder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 20 W Medical CtMarion, NC 28752 (828) 659‑8049
- 472 Rankin DrMarion, NC 28752 (828) 652‑6326
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑2325
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher L. Elder as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC601 clinicians in the group
- Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc563 clinicians in the group
- MH Mission Hospital McDowell, LLLP41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Marion
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780687541 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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