36 Years of Experience
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 Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Jean-Jerome typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
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)
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Jean-Jerome typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jean-Jerome's office located?
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.
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. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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