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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elrington, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Carol Elrington, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Elrington completed his residency at Carilion Health System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Elrington is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elrington’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elrington’s office at (203) 503-3250.
Where did Dr. Elrington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carilion Health System, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of West Indies- Fac Med Sci- Kingston- Jamaica
Is Dr. Elrington board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carol Elrington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elrington speak?
Dr. Elrington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elrington typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elrington 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. Elrington. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elrington typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Carol Elrington may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Elrington's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elrington accept my insurance?
Dr. Elrington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 503-3250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elrington accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Elrington in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elrington's office located?
What is Dr. Elrington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548200306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elrington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elrington
What is Dr. Carol Elrington's specialty?
Dr. Elrington is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Carol Elrington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elrington is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Carol Elrington accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Carol Elrington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Elrington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elrington's office at (203) 503-3250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Elrington?
Please contact Dr. Elrington's office at (203) 503-3250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Elrington have?
Dr. Carol Elrington is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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