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Dr. James Kempiners, MD

Dr. James Kempiners, MD

Fort Thomas, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kempiners, Otolaryngologist in Fort Thomas, KY?

    Dr. James Kempiners, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fort Thomas, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kempiners graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Kempiners is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kempiners’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kempiners’s office at (859) 781-4900.

    Where did Dr. Kempiners go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kempiners speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kempiners treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kempiners 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. Kempiners. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pet Allergy
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Animal dander allergy
    • Cat allergy
    • Dog allergy
    • Allergic rhinitis from pets
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3081: Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Unusual Ear Sounds
    • Distorted Hearing
    • Auditory Hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Does Dr. Kempiners accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kempiners accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 781-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kempiners accept in Fort Thomas, KY?

    Dr. Kempiners in Fort Thomas, KY 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

    • Custom Design Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kempiners' office located?

    Dr. James Kempiners' Primary Practice

    40 N Grand Ave Ste 101

    Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    (859) 781-4900

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    Dr. James Kempiners' Practice 2

    20 Medical Village Dr Ste 268

    Edgewood, KY 41017

    (859) 341-1100

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    Dr. James Kempiners' Practice 3

    7575 US Highway 42

    Florence, KY 41042

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

    Dr. Kempiners's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598842213.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kempiners?

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

    What is Dr. James Kempiners's specialty?

    Dr. Kempiners is a Otolaryngologist near Fort Thomas, KY. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Kempiners to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Kempiners affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kempiners is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is James Kempiners accepting new patients in Fort Thomas, KY?

    Yes, Dr. James Kempiners is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Kempiners offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kempiners's office at (859) 781-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Kempiners?

    Please contact Dr. Kempiners's office at (859) 781-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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