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Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO

Physiatrist

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elwert, Physiatrist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elwert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elwert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elwert’s office at (859) 257-4888.

    What languages does Dr. Elwert speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Elwert typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elwert 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. Elwert. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Elwert typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elwert 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. Elwert. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Elwert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elwert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-4888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elwert accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Elwert in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Elwert's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Elwert's Primary Practice

    2050 Versailles Rd Ste U102

    Lexington, KY 40504

    (859) 257-4888

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    Dr. Nicholas Elwert's Practice 2

    875 Pennsylvania Ave # A

    Bardstown, KY 40004

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    What hospitals are Dr. Elwert affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Elwert has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital,Lexington, KY
    Middlesboro Arh Hospital,Middlesboro, KY
    Harlan Arh Hospital,Harlan, KY

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

    Dr. Elwert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780115568.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elwert?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Elwert's specialty?

    Dr. Elwert is a Physiatrist near Lexington, KY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Elwert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elwert is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Nicholas Elwert accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Elwert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Elwert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elwert's office at (859) 257-4888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Elwert?

    Please contact Dr. Elwert's office at (859) 257-4888 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elwert's office located?

    Dr. Elwert's offices are located in Lexington, KY and Bardstown, KY.