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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerns, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Fred Kerns, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, WV with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Kerns graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Charleston Area Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, 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 (304) 345-5421.
Where did Dr. Kerns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Charleston Area Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University Program
Medical School: Wv University School Of Medicine Morgantown | West Virginia University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kerns board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fred Kerns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kerns speak?
Dr. Kerns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kerns typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kerns typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fred Kerns may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (304) 345-5421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Kerns in Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?
Dr. Fred Kerns' Primary Practice
3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 604
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 345-5421
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 1942398235.
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. Fred Kerns's specialty?
Dr. Kerns is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charleston, WV.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Fred Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Camc General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fred Kerns accepting new patients in Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Fred Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fred Kerns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (304) 345-5421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fred Kerns?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (304) 345-5421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fred Kerns have?
Dr. Fred Kerns is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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