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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Neurologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Drew Kern, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kern graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington. Dr. Kern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (720) 848-0000.
Where did Dr. Kern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
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 Neurologist, 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:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Other Tremor Disorder
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
- Atypical Tremor
- Unusual Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
- G252: Other specified forms of tremor
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nervous System and Special Senses Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Neuro Device Fitting
- Sensory Device Adjustment
- Neurological Prosthesis Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z462: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Hereditary hyperekplexia
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- SPS
- Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Kern perform?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Brain
- MR-guided focused ultrasound ablation
- Intracranial focused ultrasound
- MRgFUS brain treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61715: Magnetic Resonance Image Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Mrgfus), Stereotactic Ablation Of Target, Intracranial, Including Stereotactic Navigation And Frame Placement, When Performed
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Kern in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross of Idaho
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kern's office located?
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 1962645697.
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. Drew Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a Neurologist near Aurora, CO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kern to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Drew Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Bingham Memorial 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 Drew Kern accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Drew Kern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Drew Kern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Drew Kern?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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