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Dr. Karen Kerns
Cranberry Township, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerns, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Cranberry Township, PA?
Dr. Karen Kerns is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cranberry Township, PA. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerns’s office at (610) 374-2927.
What languages does Dr. Kerns speak?
Dr. Kerns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kerns typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kerns 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. Kerns. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kerns typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Kerns 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. Kerns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kerns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 374-2927 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Cranberry Township, PA?
Dr. Kerns in Cranberry Township, PA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?
Dr. Karen Kerns' Primary Practice
2000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 200
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(610) 374-2927
What is Dr. Kerns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417954892.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerns
What is Dr. Karen Kerns's specialty?
Dr. Kerns is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Cranberry Township, PA.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Karen Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Surgical Institute Of Reading, Phoenixville Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County 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 Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Kerns accepting new patients in Cranberry Township, PA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Kerns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (610) 374-2927 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Kerns?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (610) 374-2927 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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