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Dr. Oswald Perkins, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perkins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Oswald Perkins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL 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 (352) 265-5911.

    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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Perkins typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    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:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Respiratory Failure
    • ARDS
    • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Shock Lung
    • Acute Lung Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Perkins typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Oswald 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 (352) 265-5911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perkins accept in Gainesville, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?

    Dr. Oswald Perkins' Primary Practice

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    (352) 265-5911

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    Dr. Oswald Perkins' Practice 2

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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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 1730648585.

    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. Oswald Perkins's specialty?

    Dr. Perkins is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Perkins is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Uf Health Leesburg Hospital, Hca Florida North Florida Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Hca Florida Ocala 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Oswald Perkins accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Oswald Perkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perkins' office at (352) 265-5911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Perkins' office at (352) 265-5911 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?

    Dr. Perkins' office is located in Gainesville, FL.