Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elam, Family Medicine Specialist in Springfield, MO?
Where did Dr. Elam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Family Medicine | University Mo Columbia School Med | University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Elam board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jim Elam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elam speak?
Dr. Elam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elam typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elam 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. Elam. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elam typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jim Elam may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Elam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elam accept my insurance?
Dr. Elam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elam accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Elam in Springfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326188806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elam