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Who is Dr. Perez, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Emily Perez, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Perez is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Perez speak?
Dr. Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Perez typically treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
What procedures does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Perez typically perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Perez 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. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Perez in La Mirada, 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
Federal government of the United States
Fox Insurance Company
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perez's office located?
What is Dr. Perez's NPI number?An 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 1790072718.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez
What is Dr. Emily Perez's specialty?
Dr. Perez is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near La Mirada, CA.
What does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist do?
A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Is this Dr. Emily Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Perez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Chapman Global Medical Center. 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
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Is Emily Perez accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Perez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Perez?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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