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Dr. Gary Elkin, MD

Dr. Gary Elkin, MD

Rincon, GA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elkin, Interventional Cardiologist in Rincon, GA?

    Dr. Gary Elkin, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rincon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Elkin graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Dr. Elkin is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkin’s office at (912) 927-3434.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elkin?

    Dr. Gary Elkin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elkin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acute Coronary Syndromes, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Catheterization, Diabetes & Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Heart Attack, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rincon/GA community, Dr. Elkin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Elkin speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Elkin treat?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin. 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
    • Atherosclerosis in grafts
    • Silent coronary artery disease in grafts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Precordial pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain
    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Elkin perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Elkin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkin's office.

    Does Dr. Elkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 927-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elkin accept in Rincon, GA?

    Dr. Elkin in Rincon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elkin's office located?

    Dr. Gary Elkin's Primary Practice

    802 Towne Park Dr Ste 400

    Rincon, GA 31326

    (912) 927-3434

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    Dr. Gary Elkin's Practice 2

    11705 Mercy Blvd

    Savannah, GA 31419

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    Dr. Gary Elkin's Practice 3

    602 E Long St # A

    Claxton, GA 30417

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

    Dr. Elkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114990678.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkin?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Elkin's specialty?

    Dr. Elkin is a Interventional Cardiologist near Rincon, GA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Elkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Elkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elkin is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, GA 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?

    Explore Interventional Cardiologist with 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 Gary Elkin accepting new patients in Rincon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Elkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Elkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (912) 927-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Elkin?

    Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (912) 927-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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