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Dr. Elliot Perens, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Perens, Pediatric Nephrologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Elliot Perens, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Perens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perens’s office at (858) 966-8052.

    Is Dr. Perens board certified as a Pediatric Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elliot Perens, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Perens speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Perens typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Perens 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. Perens. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    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:

    • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Kidney Disease
    • Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
    • Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
    • Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
    • Proteinuria Syndrome
    • Nephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes

    Also known as:

    • Lost kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
    • Missing kidney
    • Kidney removal
    • Nephrectomy (history of)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z905: Acquired absence of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Single Kidney at Birth
    • Kidney Disease
    • Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
    • Unilateral renal agenesis
    • Congenital absence of one kidney
    • Solitary kidney

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral

    What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Perens typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Perens performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Perens. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Does Dr. Perens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-8052 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perens accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Perens in San Diego, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Perens' office located?

    Dr. Elliot Perens' Primary Practice

    8001 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-8052

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    5069 Rady Childrens Specialists

    3010 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Perens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Perens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922328947.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perens?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perens

    What is Dr. Elliot Perens's specialty?

    Dr. Perens is a Pediatric Nephrologist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Nephrologist do?

    A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy.

    Is this Dr. Elliot Perens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Perens is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatric Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Nephrologist. 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 Elliot Perens accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elliot Perens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elliot Perens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perens's office at (858) 966-8052 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elliot Perens?

    Please contact Dr. Perens's office at (858) 966-8052 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elliot Perens have?

    Dr. Elliot Perens is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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