14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Perkins, Internist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Dwayne Perkins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Perkins graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Perkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perkins’s office at (216) 444-2200.
Where did Dr. Perkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas A&M University | University of Illinois College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perkins speak?
Dr. Perkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Perkins treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Perkins 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. Perkins. 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.
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression in Partial Remission (Single Episode)
- Major Depressive Disorder in Full Remission (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Improving depression
- Resolving depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from depression
- Full recovery from depression
- Depression well-managed
- Depression in remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F324: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
- F325: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Perkins perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dwayne Perkins may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perkins' office.
Does Dr. Perkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Perkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perkins accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Perkins in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?
Dr. Dwayne Perkins' Primary Practice
4055 Valley View Ln Ste 700
Dallas, TX 75244
(216) 444-2200
What is Dr. Perkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134394406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perkins
What is Dr. Dwayne Perkins's specialty?
Dr. Perkins is a Internist near Dallas, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Perkins to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dwayne Perkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Perkins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dwayne Perkins accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dwayne Perkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dwayne Perkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dwayne Perkins?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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