Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) in Geneva, IL?
Where did Dr. Kern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine | Cook County Hospital
Is Dr. Kern board certified as a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Kern, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kern speak?
Dr. Kern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) like Dr. Kern typically treat?
As a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist), Dr. Kern 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. 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:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
- I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Ankle
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97311: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to breakdown of skin
What procedures does a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) like Dr. Kern typically perform?
As a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist), Dr. Kern 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. Kern. 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:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
- Varicose Vein Injections
- Vein Sclerosing
- Incompetent Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
- 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins (Additional Veins)
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
- Endovenous laser ablation
- Varicose vein laser treatment
- Vein ablation therapy
- Percutaneous laser vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
- 36479: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Geneva, IL?
Dr. Kern in Geneva, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Zing Health
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Kern's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kern affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144258781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kern