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Dr. Carrie Kern

Ellsworth, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kern, Family Medicine Specialist in Ellsworth, WI?

    Dr. Carrie Kern is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ellsworth, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (715) 273-5061.

    What languages does Dr. Kern speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kern treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • History of Pulmonary Embolism
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Past Lung Blood Clot
    • Previous PE
    • History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Intellectual Disability
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Cognitive Impairment
    • Developmental Delay
    • Learning Disability (General)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Kern perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 273-5061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Ellsworth, WI?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Genesis Health System

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • South Country Health Alliance

    • State of Minnesota

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kern's office located?

    Dr. Carrie Kern's Primary Practice

    530 W Cairns St

    Ellsworth, WI 54011

    (715) 273-5061

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    Dr. Carrie Kern's Practice 2

    701 Hewitt Blvd

    Red Wing, MN 55066

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    Dr. Carrie Kern's Practice 3

    404 W Fountain St

    Albert Lea, MN 56007

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    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 1013233709.

    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. Carrie Kern's specialty?

    Dr. Kern is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ellsworth, WI. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kern to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, M Health Fairview Southdale 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Carrie Kern accepting new patients in Ellsworth, WI?

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

    Does Dr. Carrie Kern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (715) 273-5061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carrie Kern?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (715) 273-5061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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