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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

(219) 738-2081

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 Powers Health, Powers Health Medical Group, Powers Health Partners and COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Powers Health Medical Group, Powers Health Partners

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 Medical Group, Powers Health Partners

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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Crown Point, IN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

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

doctor visit	610
ear procedures	12
hospital care	401
inpatient care	401
preventive care	67
vaccines	67

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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	399
ear procedures	17
hospital care	707
inpatient care	704
outpatient care	35
preventive care	61
vaccines	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	126
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	280
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	74
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tamara Joy Elkins, NP, FNP From 2012 - 2022

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	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

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:

Powers Health

Powers Health Medical Group, Powers Health Partners

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 practices family medicine and gastroenterology (digestive system). She has indicated that her clinical interests include diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She is professionally affiliated with Powers Health and St. Mary's Hospital. Ms. Elkins's practice in Hobart, IN is open to new patients as reported by Powers Health.