39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Klimas, Anesthesiologist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Richard Klimas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Klimas graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Klimas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klimas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klimas’s office at (256) 880-6711.
Where did Dr. Klimas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Klimas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Klimas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Klimas speak?
Dr. Klimas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Klimas typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Klimas 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. Klimas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
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:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Cartilage Softening
- Cartilage Disorder
- Chondromalacia of right shoulder
- Right shoulder cartilage degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M94211: Chondromalacia, right shoulder
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Klimas typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Klimas 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. Klimas. 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 here.
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
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Klimas accept my insurance?
Dr. Klimas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 880-6711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klimas accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Klimas in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Klimas' office located?
Dr. Richard Klimas' Primary Practice
721 Madison St SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 880-6711
What is Dr. Klimas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klimas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578762993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klimas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klimas
What is Dr. Richard Klimas's specialty?
Dr. Klimas is a Anesthesiologist near Huntsville, AL.
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 this Dr. Richard Klimas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klimas is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center 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 Richard Klimas accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Klimas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Klimas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klimas's office at (256) 880-6711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Klimas?
Please contact Dr. Klimas's office at (256) 880-6711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Klimas have?
Dr. Richard Klimas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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