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Dr. Elizabeth Ames, MD, PHD

Ann Arbor, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ames, Clinical Geneticist in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Elizabeth Ames, MD, PHD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ames is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ames’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ames’s office at (734) 764-0579.

    What languages does Dr. Ames speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ames treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Ames 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. Ames. 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:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
    • Ornithine Metabolism Disorder
    • Ornithine translocase deficiency
    • Amino Acid Processing Problems
    • Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism
    • Aminoacidopathies
    • Ornithine Translocase Deficiency
    • Hyperornithinemia
    • Ornithine Processing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7289: Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism
    • E724: Disorders of ornithine metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Family History
    • Hereditary breast cancer risk
    • Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
    • Breast cancer in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Phenylalanine Levels
    • Citrullinemia
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
    • Hyperphenylalaninemia
    • Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Argininosuccinic Aciduria
    • Urea Cycle Disorder Type II
    • Citrulline Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
    • E7223: Citrullinemia

    Also known as:

    • Cystinosis
    • Kidney Disease
    • Genetic Kidney Disease
    • Cystine Storage Disease
    • Nephropathic Cystinosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7204: Cystinosis

    Also known as:

    • Family history of genetic disease carrier
    • Family History
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Inherited genetic disease risk
    • Genetic carrier status in family
    • Family history of inherited conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8481: Family history of carrier of genetic disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling for Family Planning
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Reproductive Genetic Counseling
    • Preconception Genetic Counseling
    • Family Planning Genetic Advice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z315: Encounter for procreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Achondroplasia
    • Dwarfism
    • Hypochondroplasia
    • Short-Limb Dwarfism
    • ACH
    • Bone Growth Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q774: Achondroplasia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
    • Unusual Organ Test Results
    • Atypical Tissue Findings
    • Abnormal Specimen Analysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R898: Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
    • Newborn Screening
    • Positive newborn screen
    • Failed newborn screening
    • Newborn test abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rett Syndrome
    • Rett's Disorder
    • MECP2 Disorder
    • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Rett type)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F842: Rett's syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Family History
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic risk for birth defects
    • Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
    • Congenital anomalies in family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Morquio A Syndrome
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV
    • MPS IVA
    • Morquio syndrome type A
    • N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E76210: Morquio A mucopolysaccharidoses

    Also known as:

    • Fabry Disease
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Fabry disease
    • Anderson-Fabry disease
    • Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency
    • Genetic Metabolic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7521: Fabry (-Anderson) disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Ames perform as a Clinical Geneticist?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ames may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ames' office.

    Does Dr. Ames accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 764-0579 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ames accept in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Ames in Ann Arbor, MI 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Georgia-Pacific

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ames' office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Ames' Primary Practice

    1500 E Medical Center Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (734) 764-0579

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    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Ctr 2nd Floor Recp G

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    Dr. Elizabeth Ames' Practice 3

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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

    Dr. Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609256064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ames?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Ames's specialty?

    Dr. Ames is a Clinical Geneticist near Ann Arbor, MI. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Ames to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Ames affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ames is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Geneticist?

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    Is Elizabeth Ames accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Ames is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Ames offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ames's office at (734) 764-0579 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Ames?

    Please contact Dr. Ames's office at (734) 764-0579 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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