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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kernizan, Pediatric Cardiologist in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Daphney Kernizan, DO is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kernizan is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kernizan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kernizan’s office at (407) 567-5931.
What languages does Dr. Kernizan speak?
Dr. Kernizan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does Dr. Kernizan treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Kernizan 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. Kernizan. 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:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fetal Cardiac Anomalies
- Fetal Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease in Fetus
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX1: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, fetus 1
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Screening
- Fetal echocardiogram', 'Screening for baby's heart defects
- Congenital heart defect screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3683: Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnormalities
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Kernizan perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Daphney Kernizan may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kernizan's office.
Does Dr. Kernizan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kernizan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 567-5931 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kernizan accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Kernizan in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
State of Alabama
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kernizan's office located?
Dr. Daphney Kernizan's Primary Practice
8331 N Davis Hwy Spc Care
Pensacola, FL 32514
(407) 567-5931
What is Dr. Kernizan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kernizan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518493352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kernizan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kernizan
What is Dr. Daphney Kernizan's specialty?
Dr. Kernizan is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Pensacola, FL. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Kernizan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Daphney Kernizan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kernizan is affiliated with Hca Florida Capital Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola 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 Daphney Kernizan accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Daphney Kernizan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daphney Kernizan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kernizan's office at (407) 567-5931 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daphney Kernizan?
Please contact Dr. Kernizan's office at (407) 567-5931 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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