Physician Profile
Elaine R. McElhinny, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcelhinny
Based in Anchorage, AK, Elaine R. McElhinny, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Elaine graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Elaine cared for 584 Medicare patients across 679 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1245678978 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (646) 506-3297
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3801 UNIVERSITY LAKE DR FL 2
Anchorage, AK 99508
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
679 services · 584 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
193 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
94 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
79 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Anchorage 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Elaine R. McElhinny's specialty?
Elaine R. McElhinny is an eye doctor in Anchorage, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Elaine R. McElhinny?
Elaine R. McElhinny is listed at 3801 University Lake Dr Fl 2, Anchorage, AK 99508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Elaine R. McElhinny?
The number on file is (646) 506-3297. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Elaine R. McElhinny's NPI number?
Elaine R. McElhinny's National Provider Identifier is 1245678978. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Elaine R. McElhinny's education?
Elaine R. McElhinny attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Elaine R. McElhinny been practicing?
Elaine R. McElhinny has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Elaine R. McElhinny known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Elaine R. McElhinny performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Elaine R. McElhinny confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elaine R. McElhinny. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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