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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerns, Neurologist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Patrick Kerns, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerns’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerns’s office at (302) 733-5982.
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 Neurologist, 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
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
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Myoclonus
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
- Muscle Jerks
- Involuntary Muscle Twitches
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
- G253: Myoclonus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Which procedures does Dr. Kerns perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Patrick Kerns may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (302) 733-5982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Kerns in Newark, DE 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 Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?
Dr. Patrick Kerns' Primary Practice
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
(302) 733-5982
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 1427403260.
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. Patrick Kerns's specialty?
Dr. Kerns is a Neurologist near Newark, DE.
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. Kerns to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patrick Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill 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 Patrick Kerns accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Kerns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (302) 733-5982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Kerns?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (302) 733-5982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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