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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dentchev, Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Dimitar Dentchev, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Dentchev completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Anesthesiology. Dr. Dentchev is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dentchev’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dentchev’s office.
Where did Dr. Dentchev go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Anesthesiology
Medical School: Higher Med Inst-Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria
Is Dr. Dentchev board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Dimitar Dentchev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Dentchev speak?
Dr. Dentchev and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dentchev typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dentchev 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. Dentchev. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Does Dr. Dentchev accept my insurance?
Dr. Dentchev accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dentchev accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Dentchev in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dentchev's office located?
What is Dr. Dentchev's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dentchev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679552145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dentchev?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dentchev
What is Dr. Dimitar Dentchev's specialty?
Dr. Dentchev is a Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Dimitar Dentchev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dentchev is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Dimitar Dentchev accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dimitar Dentchev is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dimitar Dentchev offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dentchev's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dimitar Dentchev?
Please contact Dr. Dentchev's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dimitar Dentchev have?
Dr. Dimitar Dentchev is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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