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Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)
Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), acid reflux (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.
8895 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP is a nurse in Crown Point, IN specializing in family medicine and gastroenterology (digestive system). Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP is affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health and COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.

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Office Locations

Powers Health

10215 Broadway Avenue Suite 203
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 661-6172
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1500 S. Lake Park Avenue Sp403
Hobart, IN 46342
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Powers Health

3800 St Mary Drive Suite 303
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 947-6795
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8895 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 738-2081
(219) 736-4658
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Some issues Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 631
ear procedures 21
hospital care 264
inpatient care 264
preventive care 77
vaccines 77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 216
Female 315
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 415
Black 99
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 159
85 and over 95
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 37
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment 14
doctor visit 563
ear procedures 21
hospital care 163
inpatient care 163
preventive care 49
vaccines 49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 156
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 332
Black 66
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 66
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 546
ear procedures 15
hospital care 310
inpatient care 310
preventive care 53
vaccines 53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 398
Female 648
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 798
Black 208
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 442
From 75 to 84 290
85 and over 160
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 39
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 514
ear procedures 20
hospital care 508
inpatient care 473
outpatient care 35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 236
Female 374
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 424
Black 158
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 104
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 41
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 263
hospital care 830
inpatient care 830

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 200
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 333
Black 153
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 83
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 46
Dementia 27
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 48
hospital care 1037
inpatient care 1037

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 170
Female 243
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 178
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 75
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 55
Dementia 40
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

hospital care 1194
inpatient care 1194

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 146
Female 241
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 181
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 78
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 52
Dementia 44
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

hospital care 1150
inpatient care 1150

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 142
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 158
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 69
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 59
Dementia 49
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 22
hospital care 1167
inpatient care 1167

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 113
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 112
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 62
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 53
Dementia 51
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

hospital care 763
inpatient care 763

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 78
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 76
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 24
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 56
Dementia 31
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 172

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 45
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 16
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit 344
ear procedures 19
hospital care 738
inpatient care 735
outpatient care 35
preventive care 59
vaccines 59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP.

Gender
Male 172
Female 270
Ethnicity
Black / African American 127
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 291
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 75
75 to 84 130
Less than 65 74
65 to 74 162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 46
Atrial Fibrillation 22
Cancer 17
Dementia 28

Education & Training

She has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Community Health System
Powers Health
COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $798 Skyrizi
$279 		LINZESS
$214 		Mavyret
$118 		Rinvoq
$113 		Creon
$62 		Other
$12
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. $254 ENTYVIO
$230 		GATTEX
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $222 XIFAXAN
$146 		Trulance
$77
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $188 STELARA
$188
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $161 DIFICID
$138 		ZINPLAVA
$24
Other $739 DUPIXENT
$131 		IBSRELA
$119 		AMVUTTRA
$84 		ONUREG
$67 		Epclusa
$67 		Other
$271
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,363

Biography

Ms. Tamara Elkins' specialties are family medicine and gastroenterology (digestive system). She practices in Hobart, IN, Merrillville, IN, and Crown Point, IN. She has a special interest in diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Her professional affiliations include Community Health System, Powers Health, and St. Mary's Hospital. Ms. Elkins has an open panel in Hobart, IN according to Powers Health.

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