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Dr. Matthew Elson, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Surgeon

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elson, Critical Care Surgeon in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Matthew Elson, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elson’s office at (214) 369-5432.

    What languages does Dr. Elson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Elson typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Elson 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. Elson. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Elson typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Elson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Elson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 369-5432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elson accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Elson in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Elson's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Elson's Primary Practice

    8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 320

    Dallas, TX 75231

    (214) 369-5432

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    Dr. Matthew Elson's Practice 2

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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

    Dr. Elson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518454354.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elson?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Elson's specialty?

    Dr. Elson is a Critical Care Surgeon near Dallas, TX.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Matthew Elson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elson is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Massachusetts General Hospital, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Medical City Dallas Hospital 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 a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Matthew Elson accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Elson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Elson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elson's office at (214) 369-5432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Elson?

    Please contact Dr. Elson's office at (214) 369-5432 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elson's office located?

    Dr. Elson's office is located in Dallas, TX.