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Dr. John Perkins, MD

Anesthesiologist

Oklahoma City, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perkins, Anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. John Perkins, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. 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 (505) 272-2610.

    What languages does Dr. Perkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Perkins typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Perkins typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Perkins may include:

    Please contact Dr. Perkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Perkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-2610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perkins accept in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Perkins in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?

    Dr. John Perkins' Primary Practice

    8100 S Walker Ave Bldg C

    Oklahoma City, OK 73139

    (505) 272-2610

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    Dr. John Perkins' Practice 2

    3300 NW Expressway St

    Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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    What is Dr. Perkins's NPI number?A 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 1598254435.

    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. John Perkins's specialty?

    Dr. Perkins is an Anesthesiologist near Oklahoma City, OK.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. John Perkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Perkins is affiliated with Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery, Lincoln County Medical Center, Norman Regional 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Dr. John Perkins accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Yes, Dr. John Perkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Perkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perkins' office at (505) 272-2610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Perkins?

    Please contact Dr. Perkins' office at (505) 272-2610 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?

    Dr. Perkins' office is located in Oklahoma City, OK.