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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcelwee, Critical Care Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Samuel Mcelwee, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mcelwee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcelwee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcelwee’s office at (205) 297-9411.
What languages does Dr. Mcelwee speak?
Dr. Mcelwee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mcelwee treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Mcelwee 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. Mcelwee. 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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Mcelwee perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samuel Mcelwee may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcelwee's office.
Does Dr. Mcelwee accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcelwee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 297-9411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcelwee accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Mcelwee in Birmingham, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Mcelwee's office located?
Dr. Samuel Mcelwee's Primary Practice
1700 6th Ave S Ste 9100
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 297-9411
What is Dr. Mcelwee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcelwee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528385879.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcelwee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcelwee
What is Dr. Samuel Mcelwee's specialty?
Dr. Mcelwee is a Critical Care Internist near Birmingham, AL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Mcelwee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Mcelwee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcelwee is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Samuel Mcelwee accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Mcelwee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Mcelwee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcelwee's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Mcelwee?
Please contact Dr. Mcelwee's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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