26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez-Fernandez, Pulmonologist in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Perez-Fernandez graduated from University Of Navarra and completed his residency at VA Medical Center. Dr. Perez-Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez-Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez-Fernandez’s office at (305) 661-9404.
Where did Dr. Perez-Fernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: VA Medical Center | CEME/N Broward Hosp District Program
Medical School: Universidad De Navarra | Universidad De Navarra, Facultad De Medicina | University Of Navarra | Universidad De Navarra, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Perez-Fernandez board certified in Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perez-Fernandez speak?
Dr. Perez-Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Perez-Fernandez treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Perez-Fernandez 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-Fernandez. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Perez-Fernandez perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez-Fernandez's office.
Does Dr. Perez-Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez-Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 661-9404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez-Fernandez accept in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Perez-Fernandez in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perez-Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez's Primary Practice
6200 SW 73rd St Fl 3
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-9404
What is Dr. Perez-Fernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez-Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659367696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez-Fernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez-Fernandez
What is Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Perez-Fernandez is a Pulmonologist near South Miami, FL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Perez-Fernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez-Fernandez is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami 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
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Is Javier Perez-Fernandez accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Fernandez's office at (305) 661-9404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javier Perez-Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Fernandez's office at (305) 661-9404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez have?
Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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