LOUIS W. ELKINS, JR. M.D. – NPI #1114993060
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
LOUIS ELKINS, JR. is a thoracic surgeon located in MOUNTAIN HOME, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114993060 to LOUIS ELKINS, JR. on February 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
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NPI Profile for
LOUIS W. ELKINS, JR.
(more than 20 years ago)
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653-2946 Phone: (870) 508-3200 Fax: (870) 508-1359
4 Other location(s):
Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1185
Phone: (708) 679-2670
Fax: (708) 503-3260
Michigan City, IN 46360-0021
Phone: (219) 878-8200
Fax: (708) 878-8331
Ste 260
Austin, TX 78705-5642
Phone: (281) 888-8999
Fax: (281) 305-4054
Austin, TX 78759-8319
Phone: (281) 888-8999
Fax: (281) 305-4054
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63195-8539 Phone: (870) 508-3200 Fax: (870) 508-1359
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Identifiers for LOUIS ELKINS, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | AR | 131212001 | |
| medicaid | AR | 157760002 | |
| medicaid | TX | 1114993060 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary) |
IL | 036155579 |
| 2086S0129X - Surgery / Vascular Surgery |
TX | J6104 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
IN | 01084572A |
| 207RC0000X - Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease |
TX | J6104 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- DIRECT EMAIL
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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628 HOSPITAL DR STE 1-A,
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
LOUIS ELKINS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CUERO REGIONAL HOSPITAL2550 N ESPLANADE
CUERO, TX 77954
- CUERO REGIONAL HOSPITAL2550 N ESPLANADE
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