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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerns, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Abigail Kerns is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerns’s office at (304) 598-4850.
What languages does Dr. Kerns speak?
Dr. Kerns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kerns treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kerns 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. Kerns. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Which procedures does Dr. Kerns perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abigail Kerns may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kerns' office.
Does Dr. Kerns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 598-4850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Kerns in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?
What is Dr. Kerns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548758311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerns
What is Dr. Abigail Kerns's specialty?
Dr. Kerns is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charlottesville, VA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Kerns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abigail Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Abigail Kerns accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Abigail Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abigail Kerns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (304) 598-4850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abigail Kerns?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (304) 598-4850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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