DR. JONATHAN G KENTROS MD
NPI 1891775896
Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL
Quality Rating: 61.1 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since January 18, 2006
Contact Information
800 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35213
Phone: (205) 592-1785
Fax: (205) 592-1785
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 43
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JONATHAN KENTROS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jonathan Kentros, an anesthesiologist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891775896 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 00011994 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1891775896
- Provider Name
- DR. JONATHAN G KENTROS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
- Location Phone
- (205) 592-1785
- Location Fax
- (205) 592-1785
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 235022 MONTGOMERY, AL 36123
- Mailing Phone
- (334) 386-2051
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 592-1785
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1983
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-18-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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An anesthesiologist like Jonathan Kentros manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 00011994
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C78684 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Jonathan Kentros is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Jonathan Kentros is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 5890989552
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101027000710
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
This service was performed 27 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 49 times for 48 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 19 times for 18 patientsAnesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAnesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
This service was performed 29 times for 29 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsOverall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 61.1, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 61.1 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 44.43
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 68.1
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 68.1
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Use of QCDR data for quality improvement such as comparative analysis reports across patient populations | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, clinical data registries, or other registries run by other government agencies such as FDA, or private entities such as a hospital or medical or surgical society. Activity must include use of QCDR data for quality improvement (e.g., comparative analysis across specific patient populations for adverse outcomes after an outpatient surgical procedure and corrective steps to address adverse outcome). | ||
| Use of QCDR for feedback reports that incorporate population health | Yes | N/A |
| Use of a QCDR to generate regular feedback reports that summarize local practice patterns and treatment outcomes, including for vulnerable populations. | ||
| Use of QCDR to support clinical decision making | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, demonstrating performance of activities that promote implementation of shared clinical decision making capabilities. | ||
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 18 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 74 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 80 - 74 = 6 | 6 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1891775896 is valid because the calculated check digit 6 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1649275819 | ROBERT S NAFTEL MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1000 |
| 1730167446 | JEREMY ROGERS MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1404 |
| 1346220332 | MS. LAURA R. DEGUENTHER CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1255311171 | MRS. SUSAN ANN DARROW CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1922088913 | MRS. CYNTHIA S MALLOY CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1508846502 | DR. JOSEPH H HOUSER III MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1033199039 | MRS. PAULA FREEBURG BROCK CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1295715290 | MR. JOE HOWARD CASEBERE JR. CRNA MNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1386624385 | MS. JULIA M YATES CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1295715209 | MS. JULIE A CUNNINGHAM CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1013997022 | DR. JAMES D CHANEY MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1063492049 | MRS. SUSAN S TUCKER CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1689654675 | MR. ERIC J PRICE CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1447230446 | JANICE CONWAY CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1285614297 | DR. ROBERT L HENRY MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1881674281 | DR. STEPHEN R KLEIN MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1699755090 | DR. WILLIAM W UNCAPHER MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1184604571 | DR. JOHN C SPIVAK MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1528048915 | HOWARD FOSTER WILLIAMSON III CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
| 1346220738 | MR. JASON TODD HALL CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 800 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (205) 592-1785 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891775896, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on January 18, 2006
The provider is located at 800 Montclair Rd Birmingham, Al 35213 and the phone number is (205) 592-1785
The provider's speciality is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X
The provider has more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1983.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Anesthesia for electroshock therapy, Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine, Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine, Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope, Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity, Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve and Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement.
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