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Who is Dr. Kitchens, Urologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. David Kitchens, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kitchens graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Urology. Dr. Kitchens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchens’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchens’s office at (205) 934-6600.
Where did Dr. Kitchens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Urology | University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kitchens speak?
Dr. Kitchens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kitchens treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Kitchens 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. Kitchens. 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:
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Phimosis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Penis Disorder
- Penis Disorder
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N471: Phimosis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Abnormal Urethral Opening
- Urethral Malformation
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q549: Hypospadias, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Opening Narrowing
- Urethral Disorder
- Male Meatal Stricture
- Male Urethral Meatus Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35911: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- Urethral Disorder
- PUV in babies
- Blocked urethra in newborns
- Congenital urethral obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q642: Congenital posterior urethral valves
What procedures does Dr. Kitchens perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Kitchens 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. Kitchens. 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:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Simple Repair of Hypospadias Complication
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Hypospadias Fistula Repair
- Urethral Stricture Repair (Hypospadias)
- Hypospadias Diverticula Excision
- Simple Hypospadias Revision
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
- 54340: Repair of hypospadias complication(s) (ie, fistula, stricture, diverticula); by closure, incision, or excision, simple
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethral Opening Enlargement
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Complex cystometrogram
- Bladder function study
- Urodynamic testing (complex)
CPT Codes:
- 51726: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment);
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Excision
- Mole Removal (Small)
- Benign Skin Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Colposcopy (Vagina and Cervix)
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal colposcopy
- Cervical colposcopy
- Examination of vagina and cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57420: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present;
Does Dr. Kitchens accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitchens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitchens accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kitchens in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kitchens' office located?
What is Dr. Kitchens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497705156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitchens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitchens
What is Dr. David Kitchens's specialty?
Dr. Kitchens is a Urologist near Birmingham, AL. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Kitchens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kitchens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitchens is affiliated with UAB 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 David Kitchens accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. David Kitchens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kitchens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitchens's office at (205) 934-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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