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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez Perez, Internist in Lake City, FL?
Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lake City, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fernandez Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez Perez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez Perez’s office at (305) 222-5141.
What languages does Dr. Fernandez Perez speak?
Dr. Fernandez Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fernandez Perez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandez Perez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandez Perez's office.
Does Dr. Fernandez Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 222-5141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez Perez accept in Lake City, FL?
Dr. Fernandez Perez in Lake City, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Freedom Health
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandez Perez's office located?
Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez's Primary Practice
340 NW Commerce Dr
Lake City, FL 32055
(305) 222-5141
What is Dr. Fernandez Perez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandez Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467788182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez Perez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandez Perez
What is Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez Perez is a Internist near Lake City, FL.
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. Fernandez Perez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez Perez is affiliated with Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Erik Fernandez Perez accepting new patients in Lake City, FL?
Yes, Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Fernandez Perez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez Perez's office at (305) 222-5141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Fernandez Perez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez Perez's office at (305) 222-5141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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