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Dr. Ann Maria Elder, MD

Physiatrist, Internist

Springfield, MA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Elder, Physiatrist in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Ann Maria Elder, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elder’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elder’s office at (413) 301-6019.

    What languages does Dr. Elder speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Elder typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elder 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. Elder. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Elder typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Elder 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. Elder. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Elder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 301-6019 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elder accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Elder in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Fallon Health

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Elder's office located?

    Dr. Ann Maria Elder's Primary Practice

    819 Worcester St Ste 1

    Springfield, MA 01151

    (413) 301-6019

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    Dr. Ann Maria Elder's Practice 2

    95 Frank B Murray St

    Springfield, MA 01103

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    Dr. Ann Maria Elder's Practice 3

    14 Chestnut Pl Ste 1

    Ludlow, MA 01056

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    What hospitals are Dr. Elder affiliated with?

    Dr. Elder has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mercy Medical Center - Springfield,Springfield, MA

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

    Dr. Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720064983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elder?

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

    What is Dr. Ann Maria Elder's specialty?

    Dr. Elder is a Physiatrist near Springfield, MA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Ann Maria Elder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Elder is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Medical Center - Springfield. 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 Dr. Ann Maria Elder accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Ann Maria Elder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ann Maria Elder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (413) 301-6019 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ann Maria Elder?

    Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (413) 301-6019 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elder's office located?

    Dr. Elder's offices are located in Springfield, MA and Ludlow, MA.