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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 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 a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Ames typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
    • Amino Acid Processing Problems
    • Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism
    • Aminoacidopathies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7289: Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism

    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:

    • High Phenylalanine Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
    • Hyperphenylalaninemia
    • Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias

    What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Ames typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ames' office located?

    Med Inn

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl Recp

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (734) 764-0579

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    Umhs Domino Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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    Dr. Elizabeth Ames' Practice 3

    1200 E Michigan Ave

    Lansing, MI 48912

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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.

    What does a Clinical Geneticist do?

    A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ames is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Bronson 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

    When to see a Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Geneticist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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