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Who is Dr. Elkas, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Thomas Elkas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elkas completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Elkas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkas’s office at (317) 988-2501.
Where did Dr. Elkas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Elkas board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Elkas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elkas speak?
Dr. Elkas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elkas treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Elkas 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. Elkas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hazardous Substance Exposure
- Poisoning
- Toxic substance contact
- Dangerous chemical exposure
- Substance toxicity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7729: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Elkas perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Elkas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkas' office.
Does Dr. Elkas accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 988-2501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkas accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Elkas in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Americas Insurance Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
The Alliance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elkas' office located?
What is Dr. Elkas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790713832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkas
What is Dr. Thomas Elkas's specialty?
Dr. Elkas is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Elkas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Elkas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkas is affiliated with Black River Memorial Hospital, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Thomas Elkas accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Elkas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Elkas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkas's office at (317) 988-2501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Elkas?
Please contact Dr. Elkas's office at (317) 988-2501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Elkas have?
Dr. Thomas Elkas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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