Louis Elkins, M.D.
NPI 1114993060 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Mountain Home, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Elkins, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Mountain Home, AR (NPI 1114993060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114993060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01084572A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Surgery Physician208600000X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
134 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 35 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $103 |
| Balloon Dilation of Artery of Leg, Initial Vessel37228 | 16 | $596 |
| Review By Radiologist of Abdominal Aorta and Both Leg Arteries Image75630 | 16 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$362 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 3800 W 203rd St Ste 204Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1185Phone: (708) 679-2670Fax: (708) 503-3260
- 3500 Franciscan Way Ste 400Michigan City, IN 46360-0021Phone: (219) 878-8200Fax: (708) 878-8331
- 8611 N Mopac Expy., Ste 250Austin, TX 78759-8319Phone: (281) 888-8999Fax: (281) 305-4054
- 2025 Guadelupe StreetSte 260Austin, TX 78705-5642Phone: (281) 888-8999Fax: (281) 305-4054
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-28
- Last updated
- 2023-06-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Elkins's NPI number?
- Louis Elkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114993060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Elkins's specialty?
- Louis Elkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Elkins located?
- Louis Elkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 628 Hospital Dr Ste 1-A, Mountain Home, AR 72653-2946.
- What is Louis Elkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Elkins is (870) 508-3200.
- Does Louis Elkins accept Medicare?
- Louis Elkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Elkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Elkins's NPI (1114993060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.