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Dr. Dawnielle Kerner, MD

Dr. Dawnielle Kerner, MD

Ophthalmologist

Virginia Beach, VA

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 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Kerner typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Kerner typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • 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

    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

    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)

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Dawnielle Kerner's Practice 2

    600 Gresham Dr

    Norfolk, VA 23507

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    Dr. Dawnielle Kerner's Practice 3

    160 Kingsley Ln Ste 300

    Norfolk, VA 23505

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    What is Dr. Kerner's NPI number?A 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 an Ophthalmologist near Virginia Beach, VA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is 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 Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Obici 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Dawnielle Kerner?

    Please contact Dr. Kerner's office at (757) 440-1144 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kerner's office located?

    Dr. Kerner's offices are located in Virginia Beach, VA and Norfolk, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dawnielle Kerner have?

    Dr. Dawnielle Kerner is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.