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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kern, Family Medicine Specialist in Conroe, TX?
Dr. Kara Kern, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Conroe, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kern graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency at St Lukes Episcopal/Prog B, Family Practice. Dr. Kern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kern’s office at (936) 760-4454.
Where did Dr. Kern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Lukes Episcopal/Prog B, Family Practice | Baylor College of Medicine/St Luke's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kern board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kara Kern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kern speak?
Dr. Kern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kern typically treat?
As a Family Medicine 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
- Chronic Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N119: Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kern typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Kern may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Kern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kern accept my insurance?
Dr. Kern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (936) 760-4454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kern accept in Conroe, TX?
Dr. Kern in Conroe, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kern's office located?
Dr. Kara Kern's Primary Practice
800 Riverwood Ct Ste 105
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 760-4454
What is Dr. Kern's NPI number?An 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 1811984321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kern
What is Dr. Kara Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a Family Medicine Specialist near Conroe, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kara Kern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kern is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, Tx, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kara Kern accepting new patients in Conroe, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kara Kern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Kern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (936) 760-4454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Kern?
Please contact Dr. Kern's office at (936) 760-4454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Kern have?
Dr. Kara Kern is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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