33 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Perez, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Fort Worth, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Perez?
Dr. Maria Perez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Perez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Juvenile Arthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Worth, TX community, Dr. Perez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Perez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | Driscoll Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Is Dr. Perez board certified as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Perez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Perez speak?
Dr. Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Perez typically treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Perez 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. 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:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Discoid Lupus
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- DLE
- Skin lupus
- Chronic cutaneous lupus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- L930: Discoid lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M083: Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative)
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Perez typically perform?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Perez may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Perez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-1202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Perez in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Perez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Perez affiliated with?
Dr. Perez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Perez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255411674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez