Robert M Elkus, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Detroit, MI

Robert M Elkus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Detroit, Michigan. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Henry Ford Medical Group and his current practice location is 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (248) 661-6477.

Robert M Elkus is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301055726) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134282759.

Contact Information

Robert M Elkus, MD
2799 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
(248) 661-6477
(313) 916-3235



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert M Elkus
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert M Elkus attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134282759
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456487529
  • Enrollment ID: I20100327000442

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert M Elkus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134282759NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 4301055726 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Henry Ford West Bloomfield HospitalWest bloomfield, MIHospital
Henry Ford HospitalDetroit, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Henry Ford Medical Group05471783112095

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHenry Ford Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134144801
PECOS PAC ID: 0547178311
Enrollment ID: O20031105000139

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert M Elkus is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert M Elkus, MD
2799 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2608

Ph: (248) 661-6477
Robert M Elkus, MD
2799 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2608

Ph: (248) 661-6477

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