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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kersten, Internist in Newburyport, MA?
Dr. Kimberly Kersten, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newburyport, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kersten graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kersten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kersten’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kersten’s office.
Where did Dr. Kersten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine | Worcester Med Ctr | St Vincent Hospital Program
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Kersten board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Kersten, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Internist like Dr. Kersten typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kersten typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kimberly Kersten may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kersten accept in Newburyport, MA?
Dr. Kersten in Newburyport, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kersten's office located?
What is Dr. Kersten's NPI number?An 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 1912903030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kersten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kersten
What is Dr. Kimberly Kersten's specialty?
Dr. Kersten is a Internist near Newburyport, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kimberly Kersten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kersten is affiliated with Beverly Hospital, Exeter Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, York Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kimberly Kersten accepting new patients in Newburyport, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Kersten is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Kersten offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kersten's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Kersten?
Please contact Dr. Kersten's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kimberly Kersten have?
Dr. Kimberly Kersten is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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