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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kentros, Anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Jonathan Kentros, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Kentros is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kentros’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kentros’s office at (205) 592-1785.
Where did Dr. Kentros go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Kentros board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Kentros, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Kentros speak?
Dr. Kentros and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kentros typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kentros 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. Kentros. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
- Adenoids
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
- Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
- Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kentros typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kentros 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. Kentros. 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)
- 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
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)
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
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. Kentros accept my insurance?
Dr. Kentros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 592-1785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kentros accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kentros in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Kentros' office located?
Dr. Jonathan Kentros' Primary Practice
800 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 592-1785
What is Dr. Kentros's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kentros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891775896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kentros?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kentros
What is Dr. Jonathan Kentros's specialty?
Dr. Kentros is a Anesthesiologist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Jonathan Kentros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kentros is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al 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 Jonathan Kentros accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Kentros is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Kentros offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kentros's office at (205) 592-1785 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Kentros?
Please contact Dr. Kentros's office at (205) 592-1785 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jonathan Kentros have?
Dr. Jonathan Kentros is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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