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Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome, MD

Brooklyn, NY

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jean-Jerome, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Jean-Jerome graduated from Universite de Montreal Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at A Einstein College M Yeshiva University. Dr. Jean-Jerome is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jean-Jerome’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jean-Jerome’s office.

    Where did Dr. Jean-Jerome go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein College M Yeshiva University | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: State University Of Haiti, School Of Med. & Phar | Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie, Universite D',Etat D',Haiti | Universite de Montreal Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Jean-Jerome board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Jean-Jerome speak?

    Dr. Jean-Jerome and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Creoles and pidgins

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jean-Jerome treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Jean-Jerome 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. Jean-Jerome. 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.

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Kidney Function Test
    • Kidney Disease
    • Irregular Kidney Function Study
    • Unusual Kidney Exam
    • Kidney Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R944: Abnormal results of kidney function studies

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
    • Positive TB Blood Test
    • Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
    • IGRA Positive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Jean-Jerome perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Jean-Jerome 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. Jean-Jerome. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Jean-Jerome accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jean-Jerome 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. Jean-Jerome accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Jean-Jerome in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Hines Interests LTD Partnership

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • MetroPlus

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jean-Jerome's office located?

    Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome's Primary Practice

    259 Bristol St Fl 3

    Brooklyn, NY 11212

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    Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome's Practice 2

    355 Bard Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10310

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    Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome's Practice 3

    592 Rockaway Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11212

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    What is Dr. Jean-Jerome's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jean-Jerome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649297680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jean-Jerome?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jean-Jerome

    What is Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome's specialty?

    Dr. Jean-Jerome is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Jean-Jerome to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jean-Jerome is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn) 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kernilde Jean-Jerome accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jean-Jerome's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kernilde Jean-Jerome?

    Please contact Dr. Jean-Jerome's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome have?

    Dr. Kernilde Jean-Jerome is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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