Louis Woodrow Elkins, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: THORACIC SURGERY
Louis Woodrow Elkins, M.D. practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Mountain Home, AR. Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
Older · 1050dNPPES updated 2023-06-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
628 Hospital Dr Ste 1-a, Mountain Home, AR 72653-2946
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
62
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
154
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$362 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Louis Woodrow Elkins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 20, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box 958539, Saint Louis, MO 63195-8539
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Louis Woodrow Elkins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Louis Woodrow Elkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Mountain Home required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Louis Woodrow Elkins
NPI records show Dr. Elkins as active with telehealth listed in Mountain Home, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (870) 508-3200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Louis Woodrow Elkins
Practice Location
628 Hospital Dr Ste 1-a, Mountain Home, AR 72653-2946
Mailing Address
Po Box 958539, Saint Louis, MO 63195-8539
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