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Dr. Ira Ellis, MD

Addiction Medicine Specialist

Jackson, TN

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ellis, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Jackson, TN?

    Dr. Ira Ellis, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Ellis graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (615) 673-6737.

    Where did Dr. Ellis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Family Medicine | University Tn Jackson Genl

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Is Dr. Ellis board certified as an Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Ellis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ellis typically treat?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ira Ellis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ellis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 673-6737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in Jackson, TN?

    Dr. Ellis in Jackson, TN 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 Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?

    Dr. Ira Ellis' Primary Practice

    37 Sandstone Cir Ste 92B

    Jackson, TN 38305

    (615) 673-6737

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    Dr. Ira Ellis' Practice 2

    2084 W Main St

    Milan, TN 38358

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

    Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922005388.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?

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

    What is Dr. Ira Ellis's specialty?

    Dr. Ellis is an Addiction Medicine Specialist near Jackson, TN.

    What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?

    An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.

    Is Dr. Ira Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ellis is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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

    When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Ira Ellis accepting new patients in Jackson, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ira Ellis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis' office at (615) 673-6737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ira Ellis?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis' office at (615) 673-6737 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?

    Dr. Ellis' offices are located in Jackson, TN and Milan, TN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ira Ellis have?

    Dr. Ira Ellis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.