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Dr. Rodney Elkin, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elkin, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Rodney Elkin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elkin completed his residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine. Dr. Elkin is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkin’s office at (215) 456-8608.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elkin?

    Dr. Rodney Elkin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elkin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Elkin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa

    Is Dr. Elkin board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Elkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elkin speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Elkin treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Elkin perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rodney Elkin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkin's office.

    Does Dr. Elkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-8608 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elkin accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Elkin in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Elkin's office located?

    Dr. Rodney Elkin's Primary Practice

    5401 Old York Rd Ste 300

    Philadelphia, PA 19141

    (215) 456-8608

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    Dr. Rodney Elkin's Practice 2

    1440 Conchester Hwy Ste 5A

    Garnet Valley, PA 19060

    (610) 459-3722

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    Dr. Rodney Elkin's Practice 3

    101 E County Line Rd Ste 200

    Hatboro, PA 19040

    (215) 456-9142

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

    Dr. Elkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376580506.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkin?

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

    What is Dr. Rodney Elkin's specialty?

    Dr. Elkin is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Elkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rodney Elkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elkin is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Rodney Elkin accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Elkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rodney Elkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (215) 456-8608 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rodney Elkin?

    Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (215) 456-8608 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rodney Elkin have?

    Dr. Rodney Elkin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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