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Dr. Leah Kern, MD

Dr. Leah Kern, MD

Pediatrician

San Diego, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kern, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Leah Kern, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Kern graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kern is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (858) 496-4800.

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

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC | Pediatrician | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Kern board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Leah Kern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Kern speak?

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

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kern typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Exposure to HIV
    • HIV
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kern typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Leah Kern may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 496-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kern in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kern's office located?

    Dr. Leah Kern's Primary Practice

    7910 Frost St Ste 350

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 496-4800

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kern affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA
    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA

    What is Dr. Kern's NPI number?A 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 1598912487.

    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. Leah Kern's specialty?

    Dr. Kern is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Leah Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Leah Kern accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Leah Kern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leah Kern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (858) 496-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leah Kern?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (858) 496-4800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kern's office located?

    Dr. Kern's office is located in San Diego, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leah Kern have?

    Dr. Leah Kern is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.