31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elston, Internist in Burlington, NC?
Where did Dr. Elston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Catholic Medical Center
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Elston board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Elston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001
What languages does Dr. Elston speak?
Dr. Elston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elston typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elston 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. Elston. 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:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elston typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Elston may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Elston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elston accept my insurance?
Dr. Elston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 232-5205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elston accept in Burlington, NC?
Dr. Elston in Burlington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elston's office located?
Dr. Scott Elston's Primary Practice
1234 Huffman Mill Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(919) 232-5205
What hospitals are Dr. Elston affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elston has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Wake County Medical Society
Member
North Carolina Medical Society
Member
American Board of Internal Medicine
Member
American College of Physicians
Member
American Medical Association
Member
What is Dr. Elston's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710942016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elston
What is Dr. Scott Elston'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.