Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins
Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins, NP,FNP, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. She graduated in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Internal Medicine Associates. Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 738-2081 to request Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Tamara Joy Elkins |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
1850346024 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
help Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
help Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meets the healthcare needs of the individual and family by providing comprehensive primary care through the lifespan. FNPs work independently as well as collaboratively with other primary care clinicians and health care and social service professionals in a variety of settings, such as clinics, schools, homes, workplaces and community-based organizations.
Education and Training
- Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins graduated in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1922076702
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins
Medical Licenses
Ms. Tamara Joy Elkins has been primarily specialized in Family for over 28 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Nurse Practitioner / Family
| 71000627A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Internal Medicine Associates
| Internal Medicine Associates | 9 |
Practice Locations
8895 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7037
Phone: (219) 738-2081
Fax: (219) 736-4658
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, December 31, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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