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Dr. Jeffrey Kessel, MD

Anesthesiologist

Lynchburg, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kessel, Anesthesiologist in Lynchburg, VA?

    Dr. Jeffrey Kessel, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lynchburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kessel graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Kessel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessel’s office at (434) 200-2300.

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

    • Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine | University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kessel speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kessel 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. Kessel. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kessel 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. Kessel. 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
    • 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:

    • 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. Kessel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kessel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 200-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kessel accept in Lynchburg, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kessel's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Kessel's Primary Practice

    2401 Atherholt Rd

    Lynchburg, VA 24501

    (434) 200-2300

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    Dr. Jeffrey Kessel's Practice 2

    78 Medical Center Dr

    Fishersville, VA 22939

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    Dr. Jeffrey Kessel's Practice 3

    501 Sunset Ln

    Culpeper, VA 22701

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kessel affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kessel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Centra Lynchburg General Hospital,Lynchburg, VA

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

    Dr. Kessel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104804913.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessel?

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

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Kessel's specialty?

    Dr. Kessel is an Anesthesiologist near Lynchburg, 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. Jeffrey Kessel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kessel is affiliated with Uva Health Culpeper 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 Dr. Jeffrey Kessel accepting new patients in Lynchburg, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Kessel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Kessel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kessel's office at (434) 200-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Kessel?

    Please contact Dr. Kessel's office at (434) 200-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kessel's office located?

    Dr. Kessel's offices are located in Lynchburg, VA, Fishersville, VA, and Culpeper, VA.