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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Kern-Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern-Smith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Kern-Smith typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kern-Smith typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kern-Smith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Emily Kern-Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern-Smith is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Mountainside 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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