Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkas, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Elkas typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elkas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Elkas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Americas Insurance Company
Canon
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elkas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elkas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elkas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elkas's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.