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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Urologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Nora Kern, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (434) 243-5500.
What languages does Dr. Kern speak?
Dr. Kern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kern treat?
As a Urologist, Dr. Kern 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. Kern. 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:
- Phimosis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Other Penis Disorder
- Other Congenital Penis Malformation
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Penis birth defects
- Congenital penile anomaly
- Penis development issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Other Obstructive Kidney and Ureter Defects
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Kidney and ureter blockage
- Congenital urinary tract obstruction
- Renal pelvis and ureter defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6239: Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- Urethral Disorder
- PUV in babies
- Blocked urethra in newborns
- Congenital urethral obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q642: Congenital posterior urethral valves
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Congenital Urinary Meatus Stricture
- Urethral Disorder
- Narrow urinary opening at birth
- Meatal stenosis in baby
- Congenital meatal stricture
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6433: Congenital stricture of urinary meatus
Which procedures does Dr. Kern perform as a Urologist?
As a Urologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nora Kern may include:
- Aesthetic Urology Consultation
- Bladder and Kidney Ultrasound
- Circumcision / Phimosis
- Cystoscopy
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy
- Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Evaluation of Kidney Mass
- Invasive Urologic Procedure
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kern's office.
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Kern in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Innovation Health
Magellan Health Services
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kern's office located?
What is Dr. Kern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598924359.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kern
What is Dr. Nora Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a Urologist near Charlottesville, VA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Kern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nora Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Uva University 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
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Is Nora Kern accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Nora Kern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nora Kern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (434) 243-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nora Kern?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (434) 243-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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