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Dr. John Kern, DO

Atlantic City, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kern, Critical Care Internist in Atlantic City, NJ?

    Dr. John Kern, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Atlantic City, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (717) 857-0010.

    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 Critical Care Internist, 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:

    • 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kern perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    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

    Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 857-0010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Atlantic City, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

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    Where is Dr. Kern's office located?

    Dr. John Kern's Primary Practice

    7 S Ohio Ave Ste 2100

    Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    (717) 857-0010

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    Dr. John Kern's Practice 2

    436 Chris Gaupp Dr Ste 204

    Galloway, NJ 08205

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    Dr. John Kern's Practice 3

    517 Route 72 W Ste B

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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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 1588930879.

    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. John Kern's specialty?

    Dr. Kern is a Critical Care Internist near Atlantic City, NJ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Kern to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Shore Medical Center 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 Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist 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 John Kern accepting new patients in Atlantic City, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. John Kern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (717) 857-0010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Kern?

    Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (717) 857-0010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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