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: August 09, 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
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

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01107082MS
Medicare PIN322350YJ5DMS
OtherP01454873MS · Railroad Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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 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.

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.
62 services62 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.
36 services36 patients
Test to assess balance during warm or cool irrigation in both ears 92538
This procedure, known as caloric testing, helps evaluate balance. Warm or cool water or air is gently introduced into your ears. This stimulates inner ear sensors, causing eye movements that can indicate balance issues. It's non-invasive and safe.
20 services20 patients
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.
14 services14 patients
Other procedure on ear, nose, or throat 92700
This procedure involves performing a specific treatment on the ear, nose, or throat. It could be a minor surgery, a diagnostic test, or a therapeutic intervention. The exact nature of the procedure varies depending on the individual's health issue. It's done to improve or restore health.
12 services12 patients
Test for balance and posture 92548
A balance and posture test assesses your ability to maintain steady positioning and coordination. It involves simple tasks like standing on one foot or walking in a straight line. This helps identify any issues with your balance system, which can affect daily activities.
11 services11 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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Emergency Medicine
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Dentist
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216

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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.