Dr. Samuel Bierner, MD

Lincoln, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Bierner, Physiatrist in Lincoln, NE?

Dr. Samuel Bierner, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bierner completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Bierner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bierner’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bierner’s office.

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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bierner?

Dr. Samuel Bierner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bierner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Osteoarthritis, Pain-Back & Neck, Repetitive Strain Injuries, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lincoln, NE community, Dr. Bierner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Bierner go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

Is Dr. Bierner board certified as a Physiatrist?

Yes, Dr. Samuel Bierner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

What languages does Dr. Bierner speak?

Dr. Bierner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bierner typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bierner 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. Bierner. 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:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction
Post-stroke Problems
Effects of Stroke
Stroke After-effects
Post-stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from stroke
Stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain bleed

ICD-10 Codes:

I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
I69151: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting right dominant side

Also known as:

Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Post-cardiac surgery care
Vascular surgery aftercare
Heart surgery recovery

ICD-10 Codes:

Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

Also known as:

Weakness or Paralysis on One Side of Body After Hemorrhagic Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
One-Sided Paralysis After Stroke
Partial Paralysis After Brain Bleed
Hemiparesis from Stroke

ICD-10 Codes:

I69154: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bierner typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bierner 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. Bierner. 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:

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

Also known as:

Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
Speech sound evaluation
Language comprehension test
Articulation assessment
Speech therapy evaluation

CPT Codes:

92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

Also known as:

Swallowing Therapy
Dysphagia Treatment
Feeding Therapy
Oral Function Therapy

CPT Codes:

92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

Also known as:

Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
Extremity Chemodenervation
Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

CPT Codes:

64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

Also known as:

Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
Extremity Chemodenervation
Spasticity Injection
Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
Muscle Denervation

CPT Codes:

64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

Does Dr. Bierner accept my insurance?

Dr. Bierner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Bierner accept in Lincoln, NE?

Dr. Bierner in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Bierner's office located?

Dr. Samuel Bierner's Primary Practice

5401 South St

Lincoln, NE 68506

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Dr. Samuel Bierner's Practice 2

988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr

Omaha, NE 68198

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Dr. Samuel Bierner's Practice 3

110 N 175th St Ste 2000

Omaha, NE 68118

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What hospitals are Dr. Bierner affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Bierner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Nebraska Medical Center,Omaha, NE

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Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital - Lincoln Campus,Lincoln, NE

What is Dr. Bierner's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Bierner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417918707.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bierner?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bierner

What is Dr. Samuel Bierner's specialty?

Dr. Bierner is a Physiatrist near Lincoln, NE.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Samuel Bierner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Bierner is affiliated with Nebraska Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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