Provider Profile
Rachel R. Elkins, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Rachel Elkins
Rachel R. Elkins, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Hoover, AL. Rachel is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. According to Medicare claims data, Rachel cared for 173 Medicare patients across 304 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and x-ray of both knees while standing.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 985-4111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY
Hoover, AL 35244
3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430
Birmingham, AL 35243
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
304 services · 173 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
39 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
64 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
60 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
62 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Hoover 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rachel R. Elkins?
Rachel R. Elkins is a physician assistant in Hoover, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Rachel R. Elkins's address?
Rachel R. Elkins is listed at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rachel R. Elkins?
The number on file is (205) 985-4111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Rachel R. Elkins's NPI number?
Rachel R. Elkins's National Provider Identifier is 1619446754. 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
Where did Rachel R. Elkins train?
Rachel R. Elkins attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rachel R. Elkins been practicing?
Rachel R. Elkins has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rachel R. Elkins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rachel R. Elkins performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of both knees while standing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rachel R. Elkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rachel R. Elkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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