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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kerns, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Ross Kerns, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Kerns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerns’s office at (865) 693-2255.
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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D513: Other dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Also known as:
- Bad Reaction to Iron Medication
- Drug Reactions
- Iron Medication Side Effect
- Adverse Iron Drug Effect
- Iron Supplement Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- T454X5A: Adverse effect of iron and its compounds, initial encounter
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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Hematologic Disorders
- Immunological Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z862: Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Low Magnesium Levels
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hypomagnesemia
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Magnesium Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8342: Hypomagnesemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kerns perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ross Kerns may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kerns' office.
Does Dr. Kerns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 693-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerns accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Kerns in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerns' office located?
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 1023018728.
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. Ross Kerns's specialty?
Dr. Kerns is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Knoxville, TN. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Kerns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ross Kerns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kerns is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ross Kerns accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ross Kerns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ross Kerns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (865) 693-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ross Kerns?
Please contact Dr. Kerns's office at (865) 693-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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