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DR. LOUIS WOODROW ELKINS JR. M.D.
NPI 1114993060
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Mountain Home, AR

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
628 HOSPITAL DR STE 1-A, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653(870) 508-3200(870) 508-1359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2023, Mar 9, 2023, Dec 30, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Louis Woodrow Elkins Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LOUIS WOODROW ELKINS JR. M.D. (NPI 1114993060) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Mountain Home, Arkansas, licensed in Texas (J6104) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114993060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS WOODROW ELKINS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address628 HOSPITAL DR STE 1-AMountain Home, AR 72653-2946
Mailing AddressPo Box 958539Saint Louis, MO 63195-8539 · (870) 508-3200 · Fax (870) 508-1359
Phone(870) 508-3200
Fax(870) 508-1359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1114993060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · J6104✔ Licensed in AR · C-7077✔ Licensed in IL · 036155579✔ Licensed in IN · 01084572A
Definition
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License J6104 (TX)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 01084572A (IN), 036155579 (IL)
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License J6104 (TX)
628 HOSPITAL DR STE 1-A, Mountain Home, AR 72653
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 18611 N Mopac Expy., Ste 250Austin, TX 78759-8319 · Phone (281) 888-8999 · Fax (281) 305-4054
Location 22025 Guadelupe Street, Ste 260Austin, TX 78705-5642 · Phone (281) 888-8999 · Fax (281) 305-4054
Location 33800 W 203rd St Ste 204Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1185 · Phone (708) 679-2670 · Fax (708) 503-3260
Location 43500 Franciscan Way Ste 400Michigan City, IN 46360-0021 · Phone (219) 878-8200 · Fax (708) 878-8331

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid157760002AR
Medicaid131212001AR
Medicaid1114993060TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Louis Woodrow Elkins Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325097637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230627001960, I20230628003596
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

16

Medicare enrollment records show Louis Elkins reassigns Medicare billing to 16 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois
337 mi
Family Medicine
120 NE GLEN OAK AVE, SUITE 101
Peoria, IL 61603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 693 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184670663 (309) 671-8230
Nirp Dallas-Fort Worth PLLC
362 mi
Interventional Cardiology
1924 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE, STE 300
Dallas, TX 76021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992260277 (281) 888-8999
Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, LLC
412 mi
Internal Medicine
1040 SIERRA DR STE 400
Greenwood, IN 46143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124075676 (317) 528-4291
Franciscan Physician Network
413 mi
Family Medicine
8111 S EMERSON AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,396 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225327984 (317) 528-4800
Nirp Beaumont, PLLC
444 mi
Interventional Cardiology
755 S 11TH ST STE 100A
Beaumont, TX 77701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609392430 (281) 888-8999
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc
448 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265109227 (219) 886-4000
Nirp Woodlands PLLC
459 mi
Interventional Cardiology
17191 ST LUKES WAY STE 280
Conroe, TX 77384
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346705639 (281) 888-8999
Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation
477 mi
Emergency Medical Services
2720 STONE PARK BLVD
Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215962550 (712) 279-3789
Nirp Pasadena, PLLC
488 mi
Interventional Cardiology
3412 BURKE RD # 100
Pasadena, TX 77504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912366097 (281) 888-8999
Nirp Sugar Land PLLC
502 mi
Interventional Cardiology
7616 BRANFORD PL STE 140
Sugar Land, TX 77479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174077598 (281) 888-8999

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
35 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services24 patients
Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel 37228
Balloon dilation of the artery of the leg is a procedure to improve blood flow. A small balloon is inserted into the leg artery and inflated to widen the vessel, allowing better circulation. This is typically the first vessel treated.
16 services13 patients
Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image 75630
This procedure involves a radiologist examining images of your abdominal aorta and leg arteries. These images help identify any abnormalities or blockages in the arteries, ensuring proper blood flow for optimal health.
16 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
16 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights

Acute Care Hospitals · Olympia Fields, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140172
Location20201 S Crawford AvenueOlympia Fields, IL 60461 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Dyer

Acute Care Hospitals · Dyer, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150090
Location24 Joliet StDyer, IN 46311 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Munster

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150165
Location701 Superior AveMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72653 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$157.74 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $39.43 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
84%243 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
90%223 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$42.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHLEEN JOY PRINNER ACNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
628 HOSPITAL DR STE 1-A
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Baxter County (870) 508-3200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Louis Elkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Elkins is 1114993060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Louis Elkins located?

Louis Elkins practices at 628 Hospital Dr Ste 1-A, Mountain Home, AR 72653. The listed phone number is (870) 508-3200.

What is Louis Elkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Louis Elkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Elkins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Louis Elkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Louis Elkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 16 organizations: Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois (Peoria, IL), Nirp Dallas-Fort Worth PLLC (Dallas, TX), Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, LLC (Greenwood, IN), Franciscan Physician Network (Indianapolis, IN), Nirp Beaumont, PLLC (Beaumont, TX) and 11 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Louis Elkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Louis Elkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Louis Elkins as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Louis Elkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Elkins is affiliated with Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights, Methodist Hospitals Inc, Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Elkins was last updated on June 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.