Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkins, Hematologist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Stephanie Elkins, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. Dr. Elkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkins’s office at (601) 984-5615.
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 Hematologist like Dr. Elkins typically treat?
As a Hematologist, 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Elkins typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Elkins 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. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
- Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
Does Dr. Elkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 984-5615 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkins accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Elkins in Jackson, MS 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 Mississippi
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elkins' office located?
Department Of Medicine/Division Of Hematology
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 984-5615
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 1336176817.
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. Stephanie Elkins's specialty?
Dr. Elkins is a Hematologist near Jackson, MS.
What does a Hematologist do?
An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Elkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkins is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center 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
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Is Stephanie Elkins accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Elkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Elkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (601) 984-5615 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Elkins?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office at (601) 984-5615 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Elkins
Department Of Medicine/Division Of Hematology
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216