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Dr. Jessie Kerr, MD

South Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kerr, Pediatrician in South Portland, ME?

    Dr. Jessie Kerr, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kerr graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed her residency at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program. Dr. Kerr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerr’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerr’s office at (207) 775-4151.

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

    • Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program

    • Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    What languages does Dr. Kerr speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kerr treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
    • SLOS
    • 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase deficiency
    • Genetic Metabolic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7872: Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    What procedures does Dr. Kerr perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Does Dr. Kerr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kerr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 775-4151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kerr accept in South Portland, ME?

    Dr. Kerr in South Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Kerr's office located?

    Dr. Jessie Kerr's Primary Practice

    75 John Roberts Rd Ste B8

    South Portland, ME 04106

    (207) 775-4151

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    Dr. Jessie Kerr's Practice 2

    5 Bucknam Rd Ste 2A

    Falmouth, ME 04105

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    Dr. Jessie Kerr's Practice 3

    1577 Congress St Ste 1

    Portland, ME 04102

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    What is Dr. Kerr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kerr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083974034.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerr?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerr

    What is Dr. Jessie Kerr's specialty?

    Dr. Kerr is a Pediatrician near South Portland, ME. 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. Contact Dr. Kerr to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jessie Kerr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kerr is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Northern Light Mercy 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

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    Is Jessie Kerr accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Jessie Kerr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jessie Kerr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kerr's office at (207) 775-4151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jessie Kerr?

    Please contact Dr. Kerr's office at (207) 775-4151 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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