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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkins, Neurologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Kathryn Elkins, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Elkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkins’s office at (404) 785-5252.
What languages does Dr. Elkins speak?
Dr. Elkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Elkins typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Elkins typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Elkins may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Elkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkins accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Elkins in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Elkins' office located?
Dr. Kathryn Elkins' Primary Practice
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(404) 785-5252
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 1467815654.
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. Kathryn Elkins's specialty?
Dr. Elkins is a Neurologist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Elkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkins is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kathryn Elkins accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Elkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Elkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (404) 785-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Elkins?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (404) 785-5252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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