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Dr. Andrew Elms, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elms, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Elms, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Elms completed his residency at Uc Davis. Dr. Elms is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elms’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elms’s office at (916) 688-2000.

    Where did Dr. Elms go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Uc Davis

    Is Dr. Elms board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Elms, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elms speak?

    Dr. Elms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elms typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elms diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Elms. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elms typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Elms may include:

    Please contact Dr. Elms' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Elms accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elms accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Elms in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Elms' office located?

    Dr. Andrew Elms' Primary Practice

    6600 Bruceville Rd

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 688-2000

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    Pssb 2100

    4150 V St # 2100

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    What is Dr. Elms's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Elms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588831630.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elms?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elms

    What is Dr. Andrew Elms's specialty?

    Dr. Elms is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Andrew Elms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elms is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Andrew Elms accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Elms is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Elms offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elms' office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Elms?

    Please contact Dr. Elms' office at (916) 688-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elms' office located?

    Dr. Elms' office is located in Sacramento, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Elms have?

    Dr. Andrew Elms is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.