Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2015 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
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Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in pediatric rheumatology. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD is affiliated with UF Health.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 18 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 23 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 24 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD.
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD treated were hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1986. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Rheumatology - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (1986)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1989)
Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Florida
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,061
Humira $979 |
$82 |
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$475
Enbrel $265 |
$210 |
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$375
ORENCIA $207 |
$168 |
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$323
STELARA $120 |
Tremfya $117 |
SIMPONI ARIA $86 |
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$250
CUVITRU $148 |
Cinryze $102 |
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$1,072
Actemra $260 |
Rasuvo $153 |
GAMIFANT $150 |
Hizentra $140 |
HYQVIA $33 |
Other $337 |
| $3,354 | |
| $119 | |
| $82 |
Dr. Melissa E. Elder, MD, PhD has received 17 research payments totaling $325,427.
Dr. Melissa Elder's specialty is pediatric rheumatology. These areas are among her clinical interests: uveitis, osteomyelitis, and dermatomyositis. Dr. Elder is professionally affiliated with UF Health. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Elder attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine.