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Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1986)
Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), sleep study, and more.
25500 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD is a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

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25500 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
(301) 475-8981
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

  • Insomnia
  • Sleep apnea
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Sleep walking
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
  • Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

electroencephalography

In 2012, Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD performed more electroencephalography (EEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 122
electroencephalography (EEG) 147
hospital care 325
inpatient care 305
outpatient care 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 64
electroencephalography (EEG) 185
hospital care 414
inpatient care 345
outpatient care 69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 339
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 95
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 48
Dementia 44
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 115
electroencephalography (EEG) 142
hospital care 337
inpatient care 277
outpatient care 60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 188
Female 226
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 77
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 96
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 48
Dementia 39
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 150
electroencephalography (EEG) 128
hospital care 327
inpatient care 304
outpatient care 23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 388
Female 520
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 690
Black 188
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 270
From 75 to 84 252
85 and over 242
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 50
Dementia 43
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 147
electroencephalography (EEG) 126
hospital care 337
inpatient care 337

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 207
Female 264
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 357
Black 100
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 108
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 54
Dementia 45
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 118
electroencephalography (EEG) 153
hospital care 305
inpatient care 305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 207
Female 298
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 391
Black 95
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 157
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 108
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 49
Dementia 40
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 101
doctor visit 168
electroencephalography (EEG) 137
hospital care 318
inpatient care 318

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 235
Female 329
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 433
Black 116
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 106
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 42
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 47
Dementia 34
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 90
doctor visit 139
electroencephalography (EEG) 149
hospital care 268
inpatient care 268

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 240
Female 265
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 379
Black 103
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 94
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 43
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 49
Dementia 39
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 71
doctor visit 77
electroencephalography (EEG) 105
hospital care 169
inpatient care 169

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 289
Black 72
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 59
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 38
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 47
Dementia 38
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 84
doctor visit 73
electroencephalography (EEG) 127
hospital care 182
inpatient care 182

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 299
Black 75
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 82
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 40
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 44
Dementia 37
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 75
doctor visit 62
electroencephalography (EEG) 162
hospital care 218
inpatient care 206
outpatient care 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Male 203
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 310
Black 80
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 61
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 52
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 52
Dementia 28
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated as a neurologist in LEONARDTOWN, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 74
doctor visit 112
electroencephalography (EEG) 141
hospital care 290
inpatient care 274
outpatient care 36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD.

Gender
Female 252
Male 200
Ethnicity
Black / African American 82
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 346
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 95
75 to 84 142
Less than 65 66
65 to 74 148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 41
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Dementia 35
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1986. She completed residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She is certified by the neurology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (1990)

Board Certification: neurology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Renee Marie Bernier, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

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General Payments

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Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $145 TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES
$145
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $145

Biography

Dr. Renee Bernier is a Leonardtown, MD physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Her areas of expertise include myasthenia gravis, sports health, and transcranial doppler (TCD). Dr. Bernier graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. She trained at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for residency. Dr. Bernier is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inLeonardtown, MD as reported by Doctor.com.

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