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Dr. Kenneth Ellington, MD

Anesthesiologist

Richlands, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ellington, Anesthesiologist in Richlands, VA?

    Dr. Kenneth Ellington, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Richlands, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ellington completed his residency at University Fl Affil Hosps. Dr. Ellington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellington’s office at (828) 398-5244.

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

    • Residency: University Fl Affil Hosps

    What languages does Dr. Ellington speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ellington 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. Ellington. 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ellington 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. Ellington. 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
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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

    Does Dr. Ellington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ellington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 398-5244 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ellington accept in Richlands, VA?

    Dr. Ellington in Richlands, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ellington's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Ellington's Primary Practice

    6801 Governor Gc Peery Hwy

    Richlands, VA 24641

    (828) 398-5244

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    Dr. Kenneth Ellington's Practice 2

    830 Rockford St

    Mount Airy, NC 27030

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    Dr. Kenneth Ellington's Practice 3

    1710 Harper Rd

    Beckley, WV 25801

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

    Dr. Ellington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144244112.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellington?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Ellington's specialty?

    Dr. Ellington is an Anesthesiologist near Richlands, VA.

    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. Kenneth Ellington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ellington is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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. Kenneth Ellington accepting new patients in Richlands, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Ellington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Ellington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ellington's office at (828) 398-5244 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Ellington?

    Please contact Dr. Ellington's office at (828) 398-5244 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ellington's office located?

    Dr. Ellington's offices are located in Richlands, VA, Mount Airy, NC, and Beckley, WV.