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Dr. Brian Elkins, MD
Alexandria, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkins, Family Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Brian Elkins, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Elkins completed his residency at In His Image Inc, Family Medicine. Dr. Elkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkins’s office.
Where did Dr. Elkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: In His Image Inc, Family Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Elkins board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Elkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elkins speak?
Dr. Elkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Elkins treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elkins 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. Elkins. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- TBI
- Head injury
- Brain trauma
- Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S062X9D: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Which procedures does Dr. Elkins perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Elkins may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkins' office.
Does Dr. Elkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkins accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Elkins in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elkins' office located?
What is Dr. Elkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366452807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkins
What is Dr. Brian Elkins's specialty?
Dr. Elkins is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, LA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Elkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Elkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkins is affiliated with Christus Central Louisiana Surgical 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Brian Elkins accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Elkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Elkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Elkins?
Please contact Dr. Elkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Elkins have?
Dr. Brian Elkins is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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