Tony Allen Elkins, APRN, BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Tony Allen Elkins is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Knoxville, TN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(865) 970-9800Knoxville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across TN can see Tony Allen Elkins, APRN, BC in person in Knoxville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 20+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 379 Nurse Practitioner providers in TNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5450dNPPES updated 2011-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1451 Dowell Springs Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37909-2441

Fax: (865) 374-7129
Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+36%)70%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
49%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Tobacco Use Disorder
34%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in KnoxvillePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Tony Allen Elkins

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tony Allen Elkins for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Knoxville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tony Allen Elkins

Dr. Elkins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 970-9800.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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