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Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez, MD

Lanham, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perez Hernandez, Internist in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Perez Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Hernandez’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Hernandez’s office at (908) 994-5420.

    What languages does Dr. Perez Hernandez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Perez Hernandez treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Perez Hernandez 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. Perez Hernandez. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Screening for Bacterial Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • Bacterial Infection Screening
    • Bacterial Disease Test
    • Germ Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z112: Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Which procedures does Dr. Perez Hernandez perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez Hernandez's office.

    Does Dr. Perez Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perez Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 994-5420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Hernandez accept in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Perez Hernandez in Lanham, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Perez Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez's Primary Practice

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

    (908) 994-5420

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    Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez's Practice 2

    225 Williamson St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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    Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez's Practice 3

    950 N Glebe Rd Ste 700

    Arlington, VA 22203

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

    Dr. Perez Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578232831.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Perez Hernandez is a Internist near Lanham, MD.

    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. Perez Hernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Perez Hernandez is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Alexandria Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carlos Perez Hernandez accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Perez Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Hernandez's office at (908) 994-5420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Perez Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Hernandez's office at (908) 994-5420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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