DR. KEVIN MEERS KENNEDY MD
NPI 1831225838
Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1515 6TH AVE S, COOPER GREEN HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 930-3612(205) 930-3322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kevin Meers Kennedy Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KEVIN MEERS KENNEDY MD (NPI 1831225838) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (18754) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831225838
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN MEERS KENNEDYCredential: MD
Location Address1515 6TH AVE S, COOPER GREEN HOSPITALBirmingham, AL 35233-1601
Mailing AddressPo Box 55962Birmingham, AL 35255-5962 · (205) 930-3612 · Fax (205) 930-3322
Fax(205) 930-3322
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2012
NPI 1831225838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in AL · 18754
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1515 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid009915775AL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051513723AL
Other051513724AL · Bcbs
Medicare UPINE67611AL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kevin Meers Kennedy Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799950846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111219000711
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
124 services105 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
58 services39 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
26 services26 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%948 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%1,370 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pharmacist
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pharmacist
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Counselor
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kevin Kennedy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Kennedy is 1831225838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Kevin Kennedy located?

Kevin Kennedy practices at 1515 6th Ave S Cooper Green Hospital, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 930-3612.

What is Kevin Kennedy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kevin Kennedy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Kennedy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kevin Kennedy accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kevin Kennedy as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Kennedy was last updated on December 11, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.