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Who is Dr. Prather, Anesthesiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Kirk Prather, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Prather completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Charleston Area Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prather is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prather’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prather’s office at (502) 629-2880.
Where did Dr. Prather go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Charleston Area Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Charleston Area Med Center
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. Prather board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kirk Prather, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Prather speak?
Dr. Prather and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Prather typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Prather 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. Prather. 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:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Extrauterine pregnancy
- Pregnancy outside the uterus
- Unspecified ectopic pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0090: Unspecified ectopic pregnancy without intrauterine pregnancy
Also known as:
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Prather typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Prather 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. Prather. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Peripheral Nerve 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
- 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
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Without Imaging)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (Blind)
CPT Codes:
- 62326: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
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:
- 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. Prather accept my insurance?
Dr. Prather accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 629-2880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prather accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Prather in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prather's office located?
Dr. Kirk Prather's Primary Practice
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-2880
What is Dr. Prather's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093767519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prather?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prather
What is Dr. Kirk Prather's specialty?
Dr. Prather is a Anesthesiologist near Louisville, 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 this Dr. Kirk Prather affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prather is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro 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 Kirk Prather accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Kirk Prather is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirk Prather offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prather's office at (502) 629-2880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirk Prather?
Please contact Dr. Prather's office at (502) 629-2880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kirk Prather have?
Dr. Kirk Prather is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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