Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chern, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Joshua Chern, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chern graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Chern is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chern’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chern’s office at (404) 785-2000.
Where did Dr. Chern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chern speak?
Dr. Chern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chern treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chern 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. Chern. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Chern perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chern 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. Chern. 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:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Brain Ventricle Injection for Diagnosis or Treatment
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain Fluid Injection
- Intracranial Injection
CPT Codes:
- 61026: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; with injection of medication or other substance for diagnosis or treatment
Does Dr. Chern accept my insurance?
Dr. Chern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chern accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Chern in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chern's office located?
Dr. Joshua Chern's Primary Practice
5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 520
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 785-2000
What is Dr. Chern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992930937.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chern
What is Dr. Joshua Chern's specialty?
Dr. Chern is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Chern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Chern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chern is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville 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 Joshua Chern accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Chern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Chern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chern's office at (404) 785-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Chern?
Please contact Dr. Chern's office at (404) 785-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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