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Dr. Beth Ernst, MD

Kearney, NE

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ernst, Obstetrician in Kearney, NE?

    Dr. Beth Ernst, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Kearney, NE. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Ernst completed her residency at St Luke'S Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Ernst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ernst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ernst’s office at (308) 865-2141.

    Where did Dr. Ernst go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Smef

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne

    Is Dr. Ernst board certified as an Obstetrician?

    Yes, Dr. Beth Ernst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ernst speak?

    Dr. Ernst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ernst treat?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Ernst 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. Ernst. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Hypoglycemia
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Low blood sugar from diabetes
    • Diabetic low blood sugar
    • Hypoglycemic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11649: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    What procedures does Dr. Ernst perform?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Ernst 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. Ernst. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Does Dr. Ernst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ernst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 865-2141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ernst accept in Kearney, NE?

    Dr. Ernst in Kearney, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Amerivantage Rx

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • State of Nebraska

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Ernst's office located?

    Dr. Beth Ernst's Primary Practice

    211 W 33rd St

    Kearney, NE 68845

    (308) 865-2141

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Beth Ernst?

    Dr. Ernst has appointments available at her Kearney, NE office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225112014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ernst?

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

    What is Dr. Beth Ernst's specialty?

    Dr. Ernst is a Obstetrician near Kearney, NE. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Ernst to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Beth Ernst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ernst is affiliated with Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center, Bryan East Campus 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 Obstetrician?

    Explore Obstetrician 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 Beth Ernst accepting new patients in Kearney, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Beth Ernst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Beth Ernst offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ernst, or call (308) 865-2141 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Beth Ernst?

    Please contact Dr. Ernst's office at (308) 865-2141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Beth Ernst have?

    Dr. Beth Ernst is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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