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Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner, MD, PHD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson-Kerner, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Johnson-Kerner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnson-Kerner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnson-Kerner’s office at (855) 722-8273.

    What languages does Dr. Johnson-Kerner speak?

    Dr. Johnson-Kerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Johnson-Kerner typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Johnson-Kerner 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. Johnson-Kerner. 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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Unusual Neurological Symptoms
    • Nerve Problems
    • Brain and Nerve Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Does Dr. Johnson-Kerner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnson-Kerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 722-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson-Kerner accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Johnson-Kerner in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Johnson-Kerner's office located?

    Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner's Primary Practice

    1825 4th St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (855) 722-8273

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    Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner's Practice 2

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Johnson-Kerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Johnson-Kerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447678743.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johnson-Kerner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Johnson-Kerner

    What is Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson-Kerner is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.

    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. Bethany Johnson-Kerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Johnson-Kerner is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Bethany Johnson-Kerner accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson-Kerner's office at (855) 722-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bethany Johnson-Kerner?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson-Kerner's office at (855) 722-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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