22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Elmer, Specialist in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Thomas Elmer, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Elmer graduated from U hool of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Elmer is fluent in English and Finnish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elmer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elmer’s office.
Where did Dr. Elmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | U hool of Medicine | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Elmer speak?
Dr. Elmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Finnish
What conditions does Dr. Elmer treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Elmer 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. Elmer. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Regular Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Corneal astigmatism
- Blurred vision
- Cylindrical error
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H52222: Regular astigmatism, left eye
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
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
Does Dr. Elmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Elmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elmer accept in Amherst, NY?
Dr. Elmer in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Nova Healthcare Administrators
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elmer's office located?
What is Dr. Elmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255335907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elmer
What is Dr. Thomas Elmer's specialty?
Dr. Elmer is a Specialist near Amherst, NY. Contact Dr. Elmer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Elmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Elmer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Thomas Elmer accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Elmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Elmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elmer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Elmer?
Please contact Dr. Elmer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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