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Who is Dr. Vernon, Internist in Creve Coeur, MO?
Dr. John Vernon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Creve Coeur, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vernon completed his residency at St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vernon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vernon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vernon’s office at (314) 251-8900.
Where did Dr. Vernon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Johns Mercy Med Center
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
What languages does Dr. Vernon speak?
Dr. Vernon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vernon treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vernon 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. Vernon. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Vernon perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Vernon 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. Vernon. 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:
- 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. Vernon accept my insurance?
Dr. Vernon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vernon accept in Creve Coeur, MO?
Dr. Vernon in Creve Coeur, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vernon's office located?
Dr. John Vernon's Primary Practice
12680 Olive Blvd Ste 100
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 251-8900
What is Dr. Vernon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vernon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891793105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vernon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vernon
What is Dr. John Vernon's specialty?
Dr. Vernon is a Internist near Creve Coeur, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Vernon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Vernon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vernon is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital Washington, Mercy Hospital South, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, MO, Mercy Hospital Lincoln, Missouri Baptist 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
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Is John Vernon accepting new patients in Creve Coeur, MO?
Yes, Dr. John Vernon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Vernon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vernon's office at (314) 251-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Vernon?
Please contact Dr. Vernon's office at (314) 251-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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