Virginia C Elder, FNP
Virginia C Elder is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in La Grande, OR with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Virginia C Elder, FNP has practiced nursing for 33+ years, working in group practice. A Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine graduate since 1993, she brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 60% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850-2807
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.96%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon0.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
54
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,352
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $263k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-38%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-43%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Nursing Care With Virginia C Elder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Virginia C Elder for mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations, bipolar management — no travel to La Grande required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Virginia C Elder
Dr. Elder is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Grande, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 962-3524.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Virginia C Elder
Practice Location
1 University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850-2807
Mailing Address
1 University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850-2807
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