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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kernes, Family Medicine Specialist in La Grange Park, IL?
Dr. Jennifer Kernes, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Grange Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kernes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kernes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kernes’s office at (708) 745-5277.
What languages does Dr. Kernes speak?
Dr. Kernes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kernes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kernes 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. Kernes. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late pregnancy care
- Third trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in late pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kernes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kernes 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. Kernes. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Kernes accept my insurance?
Dr. Kernes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 745-5277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kernes accept in La Grange Park, IL?
Dr. Kernes in La Grange Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kernes' office located?
Dr. Jennifer Kernes' Primary Practice
321 N La Grange Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 745-5277
What is Dr. Kernes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kernes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356900179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kernes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kernes
What is Dr. Jennifer Kernes's specialty?
Dr. Kernes is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Grange Park, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Kernes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kernes is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern 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
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Is Jennifer Kernes accepting new patients in La Grange Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Kernes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Kernes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kernes's office at (708) 745-5277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Kernes?
Please contact Dr. Kernes's office at (708) 745-5277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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