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Dr. Alan Kitchens, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kitchens, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Alan Kitchens, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kitchens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchens’s office at (205) 545-9530.

    What languages does Dr. Kitchens speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kitchens typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kitchens typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Kitchens may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kitchens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kitchens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kitchens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 545-9530 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Florida

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    Where is Dr. Kitchens' office located?

    St Vincents East

    50 Medical Park Dr E

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 545-9530

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    Dr. Alan Kitchens' Practice 2

    1000 1st St N

    Alabaster, AL 35007

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    Dr. Alan Kitchens' Practice 3

    2505 US Highway 431

    Boaz, AL 35957

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    What is Dr. Kitchens's NPI number?A 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 1033158985.

    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. Alan Kitchens's specialty?

    Dr. Kitchens is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Alan Kitchens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kitchens is affiliated with Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Alan Kitchens accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Kitchens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Kitchens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kitchens' office at (205) 545-9530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Kitchens?

    Please contact Dr. Kitchens' office at (205) 545-9530 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kitchens' office located?

    Dr. Kitchens' offices are located in Birmingham, AL, Alabaster, AL, and Boaz, AL.