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Dr. Paul Bernhardson, MD

Lincoln, NE

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bernhardson, Pediatrician in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Paul Bernhardson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Bernhardson graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Michigan Program. Dr. Bernhardson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernhardson’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernhardson’s office at (402) 327-6074.

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

    • Residency: University of Michigan Program

    • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bernhardson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Bernhardson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Bernhardson speak?

    Dr. Bernhardson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bernhardson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bernhardson 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. Bernhardson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis
    • Bacterial Pink Eye
    • Mucopurulent Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
    • H10023: Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Impetigo
    • Skin Sores
    • Contagious Skin Infection
    • Pyoderma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0100: Impetigo, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Bernhardson perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bernhardson 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. Bernhardson. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Bernhardson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bernhardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 327-6074 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bernhardson accept in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Bernhardson in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medica

    • MedImpact

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bernhardson's office located?

    Dr. Paul Bernhardson's Primary Practice

    8201 Northwoods Dr

    Lincoln, NE 68505

    (402) 327-6074

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

    Dr. Bernhardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578567970.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernhardson?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Bernhardson's specialty?

    Dr. Bernhardson is a Pediatrician near Lincoln, NE. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Bernhardson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bernhardson is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, CHI Health St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Nebraska 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

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    Is Paul Bernhardson accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Bernhardson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bernhardson's office at (402) 327-6074 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Bernhardson?

    Please contact Dr. Bernhardson's office at (402) 327-6074 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Bernhardson have?

    Dr. Paul Bernhardson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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