Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elwell, Internist in Waco, TX?
Where did Dr. Elwell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Elwell board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Elwell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elwell speak?
Dr. Elwell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elwell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elwell 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. Elwell. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elwell typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Elwell 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. Elwell. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Elwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Elwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 675-8621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elwell accept in Waco, TX?
Dr. Elwell in Waco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elwell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elwell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elwell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elwell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336112556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elwell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elwell
What is Dr. Steven Elwell's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.