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Who is Dr. Kern-Smith, Neurologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Emily Kern-Smith, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kern-Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern-Smith’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern-Smith’s office at (404) 778-1440.
What languages does Dr. Kern-Smith speak?
Dr. Kern-Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kern-Smith treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kern-Smith 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-Smith. 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:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Epileptic Spasms
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Continuous Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Status Epilepticus
- Prolonged Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40201: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43901: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Kern-Smith perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emily Kern-Smith 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. Kern-Smith's office.
Does Dr. Kern-Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern-Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-1440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern-Smith accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kern-Smith in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kern-Smith's office located?
Dr. Emily Kern-Smith's Primary Practice
49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 778-1440
What is Dr. Kern-Smith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kern-Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811381387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kern-Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kern-Smith
What is Dr. Emily Kern-Smith's specialty?
Dr. Kern-Smith is a Neurologist near Atlanta, GA.
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. Kern-Smith to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Emily Kern-Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern-Smith is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Emily Kern-Smith accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Kern-Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Kern-Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern-Smith's office at (404) 778-1440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Kern-Smith?
Please contact Dr. Kern-Smith's office at (404) 778-1440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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