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Dr. Braxton Adkins, MD

Anesthesiologist

Edgewood, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adkins, Anesthesiologist in Edgewood, KY?

    Dr. Braxton Adkins, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Edgewood, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Adkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adkins’s office at (859) 301-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Adkins speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:

    • 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Age-Related Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Senile Cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Adkins performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Adkins. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Adkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 301-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adkins accept in Edgewood, KY?

    Dr. Adkins in Edgewood, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Adkins' office located?

    Dr. Braxton Adkins' Primary Practice

    1 Medical Village Dr

    Edgewood, KY 41017

    (859) 301-2000

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    Dr. Braxton Adkins' Practice 2

    4900 Houston Rd

    Florence, KY 41042

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    Dr. Braxton Adkins' Practice 3

    85 N Grand Ave

    Fort Thomas, KY 41075

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    What hospitals are Dr. Adkins affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Adkins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital,Edgewood, KY
    St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital,Fort Thomas, KY
    St. Elizabeth Grant Hospital,Williamstown, KY
    St. Elizabeth Covington Hospital,Covington, KY

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

    Dr. Adkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780115253.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adkins?

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

    What is Dr. Braxton Adkins's specialty?

    Dr. Adkins is an Anesthesiologist near Edgewood, KY.

    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. Braxton Adkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adkins is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Florence 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 Dr. Braxton Adkins accepting new patients in Edgewood, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Braxton Adkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Braxton Adkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adkins' office at (859) 301-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Braxton Adkins?

    Please contact Dr. Adkins' office at (859) 301-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adkins' office located?

    Dr. Adkins' offices are located in Edgewood, KY, Florence, KY, and Fort Thomas, KY.