Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcelderry, Trauma Surgeon in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Joshua Mcelderry, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mcelderry is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcelderry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcelderry’s office at (417) 875-3000.
What languages does Dr. Mcelderry speak?
Dr. Mcelderry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Mcelderry typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Mcelderry 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. Mcelderry. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Mcelderry typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Mcelderry 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. Mcelderry. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Does Dr. Mcelderry accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcelderry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 875-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcelderry accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Mcelderry in Springfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcelderry's office located?
600 Trauma And Acute Care Surgery
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
What is Dr. Mcelderry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcelderry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437308707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcelderry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcelderry
What is Dr. Joshua Mcelderry's specialty?
Dr. Mcelderry is a Trauma Surgeon near Springfield, MO.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Joshua Mcelderry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcelderry is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South 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
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Is Joshua Mcelderry accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Mcelderry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Mcelderry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcelderry's office at (417) 875-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Mcelderry?
Please contact Dr. Mcelderry's office at (417) 875-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Mcelderry
600 Trauma And Acute Care Surgery
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 65807