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Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD

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(Dr. Nicholas McKernan, MD)

(748 Ratings)

Specializes in: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

University of Arizona College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: pain management

800 SCOTT AND WHITE DRIVE
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

(979) 207-3300

Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD is an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

Office Locations

800 SCOTT AND WHITE DRIVE
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

sacroiliac joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD performed more injections, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

minimally invasive procedures

pain management

rhizotomy

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

nerve procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, minimally invasive procedures, pain management, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	573
injections	431
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve block	204
pain management	365
removal of internal scar tissue	27
spinal procedures	345

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	956
injections	608
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	185
nerve procedures	35
pain management	530
removal of internal scar tissue	19
spinal procedures	456

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	25
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
doctor visit	1083
injections	610
nerve block	205
pain management	475
spinal procedures	423

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	82
Less than 65	242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	164
doctor visit	1136
injections	695
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	233
nerve procedures	15
pain management	546
spinal procedures	493

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	44
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	162
doctor visit	1136
injections	426
minimally invasive procedures	34
nerve procedures	34
pain management	298
spinal procedures	233

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	48
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
doctor visit	1108
implant surgery	11
injections	413
minimally invasive procedures	109
nerve block	24
nerve procedures	75
neurostimulator lead placement	34
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	372
spinal procedures	315

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	50
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
doctor visit	1229
implant surgery	17
injections	438
minimally invasive procedures	141
nerve block	28
nerve procedures	81
neurostimulator lead placement	60
neurostimulator replacement	17
pain management	364
spinal procedures	329

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	67
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	1206
injections	453
minimally invasive procedures	70
nerve block	33
nerve procedures	70
pain management	397
spinal procedures	288

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	60
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	160
doctor visit	1219
injections	593
minimally invasive procedures	88
nerve block	47
nerve procedures	88
pain management	521
spinal procedures	303

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	62
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
doctor visit	1146
injections	494
minimally invasive procedures	117
nerve block	38
nerve procedures	117
pain management	484
spinal procedures	249

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	68
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX during 2023 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	711
injections	349
minimally invasive procedures	81
nerve procedures	81
pain management	357
spinal procedures	197

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	60
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in COLLEGE STATION, TX were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

aspiration	127
doctor visit	1045
implant surgery	14
injections	500
minimally invasive procedures	73
nerve block	110
nerve procedures	66
neurostimulator lead placement	47
neurostimulator replacement	14
pain management	428
removal of internal scar tissue	23
spinal procedures	330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	422
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	53
Less than 65	97
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. He is certified by the Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Scott and White Healthcare (2011)

Board Certification: Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scott & White Clinic

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Guardian

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 748 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COLLEGE STATION, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Have been going to Dr McKearnon for several years. Have arthritis in spine and in pain He treats me with injections and give me a quality of life. Both him and his staff are professional and courteous. Recommended several people to him. My husband used him also for an old injury in his shoulder and neck. Great doctor and nice person. He is family oriented and his family host foriegn students and open their hearts to them. He is just a good man.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I love the way he sits down and talk to me with real concern. He remembers family members and never fails to ask about them. I always comfortable with him which makes every visit pleasant. He talks to you during the injections to keep you calm and not to much discomfort. Don't ever change

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. McKernan and his staff exhibited professionalism and courtesy. The doctor administered a steroid injection to my neck to address inflammation and increased my pregabalin prescription to 200mg. His nurse also confirmed that my vital signs were within normal parameters.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My experience with Dr. McKernan continues to be positive. I have been under his care for a few years, and I am very happy with the services I receive from him and his team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He has such a great bedside manner and is such a great caregiver. He asks lots of questions to determine the best treatment for his patients. Always polite and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-11

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Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Is very interested in your health problems and how he can help. Explains everything so that you can understand the problem.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-02

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He helped me with my problem and explained things I was concerned about. Good personality and bedside manners. Would definitely recommend him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-23

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Dr. McKernan was very good about discussing options after reviewing my chart and talking to me. It was great to receive a treatment that day.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-01

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Very professional, great communicator, sincerely interested in patient care and understanding, well trained and compassionate.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-26

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Very good Dr. He explained everything to me, printed out information I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vertos Medical, Inc.	$568 mild Device Kit $568
Boston Scientific Corporation	$538 GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $174	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $150	Superion $24	GENERAL THERAPIES $13	FIXATE $4	Other $174
Abbott Laboratories	$436 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $113	PROCLAIM $96	DRG Accessories $59	Octrode SCS Leads $58	Proclaim IPG $49	Other $60
Pfizer Inc.	$431 LYRICA $387	FLECTOR PATCH $28	CELEBREX $16
Nevro Corp.	$266 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $240	Senza $26
Other	$881 Intracept $227	PAINTEQ $74	ZORVOLEX $72	VECTRIS $69	BOTOX $57	Other $382

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,541
Travel and Lodging	$520
Education	$58

Biography

Dr. Nicholas McKernan's medical specialty is anesthesiology and pain medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. McKernan include pain management. Dr. McKernan has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He accepts United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Scott and White Healthcare. Dr. McKernan (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. McKernan is professionally affiliated with Scott & White Clinic. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in COLLEGE STATION, TX.

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