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Dr. Joseph Elias, MD

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elias, Physiatrist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Joseph Elias, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elias’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elias’s office at (281) 276-8580.

    What languages does Dr. Elias speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Elias treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elias 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. Elias. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Infusion Pump Management
    • Pump Adjustment
    • Infusion Device Care
    • Drug Delivery Pump Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z451: Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Elias perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elias performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Elias. 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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service

    CPT Codes:

    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill

    Does Dr. Elias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 276-8580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elias accept in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elias' office located?

    Dr. Joseph Elias' Primary Practice

    16811 Southwest Fwy Ste 200

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    (281) 276-8580

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    Methodist Family Medicine Group

    16605 Southwest Fwy 400 Mob3

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

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    Dr. Joseph Elias' Practice 3

    401 15th Ave SE

    Puyallup, WA 98372

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

    Dr. Elias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386970705.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elias?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Elias's specialty?

    Dr. Elias is a Physiatrist near Sugar Land, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Elias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Elias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elias is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, OakBend Medical Center, WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Houston Methodist 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

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    Is Joseph Elias accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Elias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Elias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elias's office at (281) 276-8580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Elias?

    Please contact Dr. Elias's office at (281) 276-8580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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