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Dr. Tina Elkins, MD

Athens, TX

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elkins, Otolaryngologist in Athens, TX?

    Dr. Tina Elkins, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Athens, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Elkins graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Elkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkins’s office at (702) 992-6828.

    Where did Dr. Elkins go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Elkins board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tina Elkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Elkins speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Elkins treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Elkins 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. Elkins. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Recurrent serous otitis media
    • Chronic middle ear fluid
    • Repeated ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6506: Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, bilateral

    Does Dr. Elkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 992-6828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elkins accept in Athens, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elkins' office located?

    Dr. Tina Elkins' Primary Practice

    2000 S Palestine St

    Athens, TX 75751

    (702) 992-6828

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    Dr. Tina Elkins' Practice 2

    18118 FM 344 W

    Flint, TX 75762

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    Dr. Tina Elkins' Practice 3

    5380 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 324

    Las Vegas, NV 89118

    (702) 992-6828

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

    Dr. Elkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013067982.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkins?

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

    What is Dr. Tina Elkins's specialty?

    Dr. Elkins is a Otolaryngologist near Athens, TX. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Elkins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tina Elkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elkins is affiliated with Ut Health Athens 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 Tina Elkins accepting new patients in Athens, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Tina Elkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tina Elkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (702) 992-6828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tina Elkins?

    Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (702) 992-6828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tina Elkins have?

    Dr. Tina Elkins is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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