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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bernens, Pulmonologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Matthew Bernens, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bernens graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Bernens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernens’s office at (757) 446-8920.
Where did Dr. Bernens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
What languages does Dr. Bernens speak?
Dr. Bernens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bernens typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bernens 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. Bernens. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bernens typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bernens 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. Bernens. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Bernens accept my insurance?
Dr. Bernens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 446-8920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bernens accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Bernens in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bernens' office located?
Dr. Matthew Bernens' Primary Practice
600 Gresham Dr # 8630C
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 446-8920
What is Dr. Bernens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bernens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083913339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bernens
What is Dr. Matthew Bernens's specialty?
Dr. Bernens is a Pulmonologist near Norfolk, VA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Matthew Bernens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bernens is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne 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 Matthew Bernens accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Bernens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Bernens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bernens's office at (757) 446-8920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Bernens?
Please contact Dr. Bernens's office at (757) 446-8920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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