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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Urologist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Adam Jacob Kern, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office.
Where did Dr. Kern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kern speak?
Dr. Kern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Kern typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Other Penis Disorder
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Swollen Kidney
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Kern typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Kern 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
- Preputial adhesion lysis
- Foreskin stretching procedure
- Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern 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. Kern accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Kern in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1699916080.
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. Adam Jacob Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a Urologist near Columbia, MD.
What does an Urologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Adam Jacob Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center 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
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Is Adam Jacob Kern accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Adam Jacob Kern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Jacob Kern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Jacob Kern?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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