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Dr. Bryan Kunkler, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kunkler, Anesthesiologist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Bryan Kunkler, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kunkler is currently affiliated with Spectrum Health Hospital. Dr. Kunkler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunkler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunkler’s office at (616) 364-4200.

    What languages does Dr. Kunkler speak?

    Dr. Kunkler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kunkler typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kunkler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kunkler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kunkler typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bryan Kunkler may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kunkler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kunkler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kunkler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 364-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kunkler accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Kunkler in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kunkler's office located?

    Spectrum Health Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    (616) 364-4200

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    Dr. Bryan Kunkler's Practice 2

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    What is Dr. Kunkler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kunkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518487909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunkler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kunkler

    What is Dr. Bryan Kunkler's specialty?

    Dr. Kunkler is an Anesthesiologist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Bryan Kunkler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kunkler is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Bryan Kunkler accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Bryan Kunkler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bryan Kunkler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kunkler's office at (616) 364-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bryan Kunkler?

    Please contact Dr. Kunkler's office at (616) 364-4200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kunkler's office located?

    Dr. Kunkler's offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI and Kentwood, MI.