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Dr. Joshua Chern, MD, PHD

Dr. Joshua Chern, MD, PHD

Neurosurgeon

Atlanta, GA

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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chern typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    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

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chern typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Joshua Chern's Practice 2

    1400 Tullie Rd NE Ste 610

    Atlanta, GA 30329

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    What is Dr. Chern's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Joshua Chern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chern is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Joshua Chern?

    Please contact Dr. Chern's office at (404) 785-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chern's office located?

    Dr. Chern's office is located in Atlanta, GA.