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Dr. Melissa Elafros, MD, PHD

Ann Arbor, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elafros, Neurologist in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Melissa Elafros, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Elafros is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elafros’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elafros’s office at (734) 936-9020.

    What languages does Dr. Elafros speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Elafros treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Elafros 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. Elafros. 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:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Myositis
    • Muscle inflammation
    • Inflammatory myopathy
    • Muscle pain and inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M609: Myositis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Twitching
    • Movement Disorder
    • Fasciculation
    • Muscle spasms
    • Muscle tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R253: Fasciculation

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle disease
    • Muscle weakness
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G729: Myopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Artery Inflammation
    • Vasculitis
    • Arteritis
    • Blood Vessel Inflammation
    • Vascular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I776: Arteritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Inclusion Body Myositis
    • Muscle Disorder
    • IBM
    • Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
    • Inflammatory Muscle Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7241: Inclusion body myositis [IBM]

    What procedures does Dr. Elafros perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Elafros 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. Elafros. 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:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Elafros accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elafros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 936-9020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Elafros 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elafros' office located?

    Dr. Melissa Elafros' Primary Practice

    1500 E Medical Center Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (734) 936-9020

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

    Dr. Elafros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326400706.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elafros?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Elafros's specialty?

    Dr. Elafros is a Neurologist near Ann Arbor, MI.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Melissa Elafros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elafros is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Henry Ford Wyandotte 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

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    Is Melissa Elafros accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Elafros is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Elafros offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elafros's office at (734) 936-9020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Elafros?

    Please contact Dr. Elafros's office at (734) 936-9020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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