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Brian William Bernish, MMS, PA-C

Brian William Bernish, MMS, PA-C
Ratings and Reviews
4.6177 Ratings 27 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.6 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.5 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.6 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.7 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.7 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.5 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.6 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.7 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.4 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- May 11, 2021Brian is an excellent medical professional. From my first visit, he was helpful, freindly and very honest about my condition. He had great recommendations that have helped my health condition. On my follow up visit he continued to show exemplary medical p
- April 13, 2021excellent doctor
- March 24, 2021*Dr. Bernish was very professional yet very personable. He immediately put me at ease.
- March 17, 2021Brian Bernish always take the time with me in each visit. He answers my questions of concerns. Thank you Brian Bernish for taking great care of my health and issues.
- March 16, 2021I was called in for the provider to care for a wound I had that developed into an ulcer. The wound clinic could not see me immediately and my doctor thought I should be seen right away. The provider was extremely concerned and gave me immediate care.
- March 9, 2021I really like the way this doctor treated me
- March 9, 2021Brian did a excellent job talking with me on my health and questions and concerns
- March 7, 2021He explained what was going on with my ear. Then he informed me what procedures were an option then asked me what I would prefer to do..
- February 22, 2021I find Brian Bernish to be eminently professional while also personable.
- February 21, 2021I love my regular doctor but I will continue to ask for Dr. Brian in the future
- February 16, 2021Henwas awesome and has helped me with the insomnia I was having
- February 4, 2021I was a little nervous about seeing a PA rather than Dr. Hilton but WOW was I surprised. Brian was FABULOUS!! He knows his stuff and made me feel TOTALLY at ease. While my feet still have some issues they are MUCH, MUCH better as I follow Brian's instructions totally. I really appreciated my visit with him!!!!
- February 2, 2021Incredibly rude and dismissive; would sooner go to urgent care or wait for another provider than see this provider again.
- February 2, 2021Liked this provider very much.
- January 28, 2021What I liked best, is that he was very straightforward yet professional. He was extremely thorough and answered questions that I had.
- December 30, 2020After my first time seeing Dr. Bernish I would see again and recommend him to my friends and family.
- December 23, 2020Brian was very helpful and he promptly followed up with test results and emails.
- November 26, 2020good
- October 27, 2020very friendly and professional.
- October 26, 2020Very professional, seems very rushed for time.
- October 12, 2020Very polite and professional
- September 28, 2020Great experience!
- September 17, 2020Have had good experiences with *Brian - he listens well and genuinely cares. (Sorry about #1.)
- September 5, 2020Brian was very knowledgeable and really listened to my concerns. Brian went over proposed treatment options and offered just the right amount of encouragement.
- August 31, 2020For the first time in a very long time I have found a care provider I truly trust! my doctor is amazing, caring And explains everything so I can understand and he truly listens to my concerns. thank you so much for giving me such confidence in my care team !
- August 18, 2020First physical where provider was so thorough, he even looked at the webbing between all of my toes! How about that for thoroughness!
- August 18, 2020Sound advice from him on both occasions that I've consulted PA Brian Bernish.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BS, Virginia Tech, 1995
- MA, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2016
- PA, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2019
Positions
- Physician Assistant
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC