Surgeon profile
Benjamin Elder, M.D./PH.D.
Neurosurgery · Rochester, MN 55905NPI 1609190156
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
16 Medicare cases/yr
16 patients
1 procedure
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Fusion — Combined (TLIF/PLIF) CPT 22633 | 16 | ▼ -30% | 16 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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