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DR. ALEX JAMES ELKINS AU.D.
NPI 1780018374
Audiologist in Jackson, MS

Active since August 30, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
69.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
2500 N STATE ST, DEPT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 984-5160(601) 984-5085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Alex James Elkins Au.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEX JAMES ELKINS AU.D. (NPI 1780018374) is an individual audiologist in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (A3811) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. He is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780018374
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX JAMES ELKINSCredential: AU.D.
Location Address2500 N STATE ST, DEPT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGYJackson, MS 39216-4500
Mailing Address2500 N State St, Dept Of OtolaryngologyJackson, MS 39216-4500 · (601) 984-6426 · Fax (601) 984-6439
Phone(601) 984-5160
Fax(601) 984-5085
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2015
✔ NPI 1780018374 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · A3811
Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS 39216
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01107082MS
Medicare PIN322350YJ5DMS
OtherP01454873MS · Railroad Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alex James Elkins Au.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 ID9335376532
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131214000031

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
36 services36 patients
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording 92540
This procedure involves a series of evaluations and tests to analyze your balance. Recordings are made to track your performance, helping identify any issues. This aids in determining the best treatment for any balance disorders you may have.
35 services35 patients
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears 92537
This is a test called caloric stimulation, used to check your balance function. During this procedure, warm and cool water are gently introduced into your ears. Your eye movements are then observed, as they can indicate issues with balance or inner ear function.
27 services27 patients
Test to assess middle ear function 92567
A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.
24 services23 patients
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words 92555
This procedure assesses your ability to understand and repeat spoken words. You'll listen to a series of words and then repeat them back. It helps identify any issues related to hearing or speech comprehension, crucial for effective communication.
22 services22 patients
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone 92553
This is a hearing test that checks your ability to hear different pitches or frequencies. It involves wearing earphones and placing a device against your bone, usually behind the ear. It helps identify any hearing issues you might have.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 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
$51.65 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $12.91 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

69.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.08
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.31

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

UNIVERSITY OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Ophthalmology
2500 N STATE ST, STE B329
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 815-3931
DR. BRIAN L CRABTREE PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Psychiatric)
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 351-8013
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
Rehabilitation Unit
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (866) 842-7574
DR. JEFFERY D CARRON MD
Otolaryngology
2500 N STATE ST, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5160
DR. BARRY SAUL RUBEL D.M.D.
Dentist
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-6030
IRINA V BORISSOVA MD, PHD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
2500 N STATE ST, DEPT. OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5900
DR. TRACY MICHELLE DELLINGER D.D.S.
Dentist
2500 N STATE ST, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-6028
RAPHAEL CORCORAN SNEED M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-2940

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 Alex Elkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Elkins is 1780018374. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2013.

Where is Alex Elkins located?

Alex Elkins practices at 2500 N State St Dept Of Otolaryngology, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 984-5160.

What is Alex Elkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Alex Elkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex 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.

What insurance does Alex Elkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Alex 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Elkins was last updated on June 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.