Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. James Earnest Elder, MD

Individual provider Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician · NPI 1568468270

Dr. James Earnest Elder, MD is a Pathology in Birmingham, Alabama. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Skin Pathology Associates, LLC, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and 3 more.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
7
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

3550 Independence Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209-5710
Phone: (205) 949-2806
Fax: (205) 949-2875
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Specialties & licences

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 11242 (AL)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence ME93129 (FL)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 056703 (GA)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 2005-01455 (NC)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 41316 (TN)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 31214 (SC)
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Taxonomy 207ZD0900X · Licence 0101244538 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1568468270
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPESOctober 1, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPATHOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Skin Pathology Associates, Llc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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