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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adkins, Pediatric Surgeon in Brentwood, TN?
Dr. Elijah Adkins, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brentwood, TN. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Adkins graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Adkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adkins’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adkins’s office at (803) 434-4555.
Where did Dr. Adkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Adkins board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Elijah Adkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Adkins speak?
Dr. Adkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Adkins typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Adkins typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Adkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Adkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-4555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adkins accept in Brentwood, TN?
Dr. Adkins in Brentwood, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Oscar
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Adkins' office located?
Dr. Elijah Adkins' Primary Practice
2000 Health Park Dr
Brentwood, TN 37027
(803) 434-4555
What is Dr. Adkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588634265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adkins
What is Dr. Elijah Adkins's specialty?
Dr. Adkins is a Pediatric Surgeon near Brentwood, TN.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Elijah Adkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adkins is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland 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
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Is Elijah Adkins accepting new patients in Brentwood, TN?
Yes, Dr. Elijah Adkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elijah Adkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adkins's office at (803) 434-4555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elijah Adkins?
Please contact Dr. Adkins's office at (803) 434-4555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elijah Adkins have?
Dr. Elijah Adkins is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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