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Dr. James Earnest Elder, M.D.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in Birmingham, AL · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1568468270

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James Earnest Elder
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35209
Phone (205) 949-2806
Fax (205) 949-2875
Enumeration date Jun 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 1, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 11242 (AL) Primary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME93129 (FL) Secondary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 056703 (GA) Secondary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2005-01455 (NC) Secondary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 41316 (TN) Secondary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 31214 (SC) Secondary
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 0101244538 (VA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
009945475 Medicaid AL -

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What is the NPI number for James Elder?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Elder is 1568468270, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Elder practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Birmingham, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-10-01.