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Dr. Eric Elton, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1990)

4 Glen Cove Drive Suite 10
Rockport, ME 04856

(207) 301-5970

Dr. Eric Elton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Eric Elton, MD is affiliated with MaineHealth, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.

Office Locations

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

4 Glen Cove Drive Suite 10
Rockport, ME 04856

(207) 301-5970

(207) 301-5310

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration

minimally invasive procedures

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

ERCP with papillotomy

ERCP with sphincterotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maine, Dr. Eric Elton, MD performed more EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ERCP with papillotomy, and ERCP with sphincterotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Eric Elton, MD performed more colonoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Eric Elton, MD performed more biopsy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
aspiration	49
balloon dilation	34
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	280
doctor visit	160
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	619
hospital care	155
image guided procedures	49
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	651
minor procedures	49
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	280
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
aspiration	76
balloon dilation	48
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	301
doctor visit	152
esophageal dilation	48
gastrointestinal procedures	659
hospital care	141
image guided procedures	76
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	692
minor procedures	76
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	301
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	77
Hispanic	30
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	103
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	277
doctor visit	175
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	611
hospital care	133
image guided procedures	65
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	639
minor procedures	65
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	63
Hispanic	18
Asian	33
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	93
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	309
doctor visit	160
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	654
hospital care	124
image guided procedures	78
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	686
minor procedures	78
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	309
stent placement (stenting)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	728

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1040
Black	134
Hispanic	56
Asian	76
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	614
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	212
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
balloon dilation	39
diagnostic procedures	330
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	679
hospital care	165
image guided procedures	56
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	708
minor procedures	56
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	58
Hispanic	16
Asian	42
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	103
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
balloon dilation	26
diagnostic procedures	262
doctor visit	170
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	581
hospital care	159
image guided procedures	59
injections	14
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	605
minor procedures	59
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	58
Hispanic	13
Asian	30
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	95
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
balloon dilation	28
diagnostic procedures	322
doctor visit	147
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	622
hospital care	179
image guided procedures	75
inpatient care	179
minimally invasive procedures	649
minor procedures	75
preventive care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	322
stent placement (stenting)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	103

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	35
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	94
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
balloon dilation	31
diagnostic procedures	362
doctor visit	160
esophageal dilation	31
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	812
hospital care	188
image guided procedures	100
inpatient care	188
minimally invasive procedures	854
minor procedures	100
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	362
stent placement (stenting)	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	49
Hispanic	19
Asian	46
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	103
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	103
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	484
hospital care	176
image guided procedures	49
inpatient care	176
minimally invasive procedures	514
minor procedures	49
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	240
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	38
Hispanic	19
Asian	33
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	92
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
balloon dilation	35
diagnostic procedures	262
doctor visit	126
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	562
hospital care	109
image guided procedures	55
injections	12
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	585
minor procedures	55
preventive care	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	95
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	248
doctor visit	103
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	441
hospital care	93
image guided procedures	38
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	471
minor procedures	38
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	248
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	37
Hispanic	18
Asian	28
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	70
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Elton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockport, ME were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

anastomosis	14
aspiration	63
balloon dilation	32
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	290
doctor visit	149
esophageal dilation	32
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	611
hospital care	147
image guided procedures	63
injections	13
inpatient care	147
minimally invasive procedures	641
minor procedures	63
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	290
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	34
Non-Hispanic White	517
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	220
85 and over	96
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	297

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Elton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Elton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Elton, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (1993)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology (1997)

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Elton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MaineHealth

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Elton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$134 Humira $120	Creon $14
Boston Scientific Corporation	$131 General - Biliary Devices $131
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$86 SIMPONI $86
Gilead Sciences Inc	$26 $26
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$22 LINZESS $22
Other	$129 ASACOL HD $20	Xifaxan 550 mg $15	CANASA $15	DUPIXENT $15	DIFICID $15	Other $50

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$497
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Eric Elton is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Rockport, ME. He studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Elton's medical residency was performed at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is professionally affiliated with MaineHealth.

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