Dr. Charles Kersten, MD
Germantown, MD
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kersten, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Germantown, MD?
What languages does Dr. Kersten speak?
Dr. Kersten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kersten typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kersten 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. Kersten. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kersten typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Kersten may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kersten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kersten accept my insurance?
Dr. Kersten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 222-1933 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kersten accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Kersten in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kersten's office located?
Dr. Charles Kersten's Primary Practice
19851 Observation Dr Ste 360
Germantown, MD 20876
(210) 222-1933
What hospitals are Dr. Kersten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kersten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles Kersten?
Dr. Kersten has appointments available at his Germantown, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Kersten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kersten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013477926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kersten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kersten