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Dr. Jacob Elrod, MD

Pelham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elrod, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Pelham, AL?

    Dr. Jacob Elrod, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Pelham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elrod is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elrod’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elrod’s office at (205) 216-7600.

    What languages does Dr. Elrod speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Elrod treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Elrod 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. Elrod. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Premature Atrial Contractions
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • PACs
    • Atrial Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I491: Atrial premature depolarization
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Left Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • LBBB
    • Heart conduction delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Elrod perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Elrod 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. Elrod. 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:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Does Dr. Elrod accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elrod accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 216-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elrod accept in Pelham, AL?

    Dr. Elrod in Pelham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elrod's office located?

    Dr. Jacob Elrod's Primary Practice

    900 Oak Mountain Commons Ln

    Pelham, AL 35124

    (205) 216-7600

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    Dr. Jacob Elrod's Practice 2

    3800 Ridgeway Dr

    Homewood, AL 35209

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    Dr. Jacob Elrod's Practice 3

    1201 11th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35205

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

    Dr. Elrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942733977.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elrod?

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

    What is Dr. Jacob Elrod's specialty?

    Dr. Elrod is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Pelham, AL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Elrod to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jacob Elrod affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elrod is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jacob Elrod accepting new patients in Pelham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob Elrod is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacob Elrod offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elrod's office at (205) 216-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jacob Elrod?

    Please contact Dr. Elrod's office at (205) 216-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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