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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Surgical Oncologist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Caitlin Kern is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, 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 Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (414) 955-1400.
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 Surgical Oncologist, 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:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Which procedures does Dr. Kern perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Caitlin Kern may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kern's office.
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Kern in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Affinity Health System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Kern's office located?
Dr. Caitlin Kern's Primary Practice
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-1400
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 1124342761.
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. Caitlin Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a Surgical Oncologist near Milwaukee, WI. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Kern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Caitlin Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert West Bend 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 Caitlin Kern accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Caitlin Kern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caitlin Kern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (414) 955-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caitlin Kern?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (414) 955-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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