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Dr. Paul Kerns, MD

Wausau, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kerns, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Paul Kerns, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kerns completed his residency at Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerns’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerns’s office.

    Where did Dr. Kerns go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    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 an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
    • Pregnancy Test
    • Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
    • Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pending Pregnancy Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown

    Also known as:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Uterine prolapse
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Dropped uterus and vagina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Cells in Cervix
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • General abnormal cervical cells
    • Unspecified Pap test abnormality
    • Cervical smear abnormal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Device Fitting
    • Prosthetic Adjustment
    • Orthotic Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

    What procedures does Dr. Kerns perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kerns performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy or Lesion Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling
    • Cervix Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Lesion Excision
    • Cervical Fulguration
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
    • 57500: Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • Colposcopy
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cervical Biopsy with Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57461: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with loop electrode conization of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Pessary Insertion
    • Vaginal Pessary Placement
    • Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
    • Cystocele Repair
    • Urethrocele Repair
    • Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Kerns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kerns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Kerns in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Security Health Plan

    • The Alliance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?

    Dr. Paul Kerns' Primary Practice

    2720 Plaza Dr Ste 2100

    Wausau, WI 54401

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    Dr. Paul Kerns' Practice 2

    4005 Community Center Dr

    Weston, WI 54476

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    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 1093736688.

    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. Paul Kerns's specialty?

    Dr. Kerns is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Wausau, WI. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Kerns to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kerns is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Paul Kerns accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Kerns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kerns's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Kerns?

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