30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerner, Ophthalmologist in Virginia Beach, VA?
Dr. Dawnielle Kerner, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kerner completed her residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Ophthalmology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kerner is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerner’s office at (757) 440-1144.
Where did Dr. Kerner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Ophthalmology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine | Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center Albert Einstein College Med | Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Is Dr. Kerner board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Dawnielle Kerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kerner speak?
Dr. Kerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kerner treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kerner 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. Kerner. 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:
- Cataract
- Left Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Left Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Left Eye
- Left Eye Lens Replacement
- Right Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
- Right Eye Lens Replacement
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- Z9842: Cataract extraction status, left eye
- Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Low-Tension Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- NTG
- Normal Pressure Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401231: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does Dr. Kerner perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kerner 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. Kerner. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Does Dr. Kerner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 440-1144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerner accept in Virginia Beach, VA?
Dr. Kerner in Virginia Beach, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerner's office located?
Dr. Dawnielle Kerner's Primary Practice
4421 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 440-1144
What is Dr. Kerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881653616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerner
What is Dr. Dawnielle Kerner's specialty?
Dr. Kerner is a Ophthalmologist near Virginia Beach, VA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Kerner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dawnielle Kerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerner is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital 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 Dawnielle Kerner accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?
Yes, Dr. Dawnielle Kerner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dawnielle Kerner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerner's office at (757) 440-1144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dawnielle Kerner?
Please contact Dr. Kerner's office at (757) 440-1144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dawnielle Kerner have?
Dr. Dawnielle Kerner is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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