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Dr. Richard Perez Perez, MD

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perez Perez, Internist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

    Dr. Richard Perez Perez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Perez Perez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Perez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Perez’s office at (305) 223-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Perez Perez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Perez Perez treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Perez 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 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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Which procedures does Dr. Perez Perez perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Perez Perez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez Perez's office.

    Does Dr. Perez Perez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perez Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 223-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Perez accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

    Dr. Perez Perez in Port Saint Lucie, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Perez Perez's office located?

    Dr. Richard Perez Perez's Primary Practice

    1800 SE Tiffany Ave

    Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

    (305) 223-3000

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    Dr. Richard Perez Perez's Practice 2

    3000 Coral Hills Dr

    Coral Springs, FL 33065

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    Dr. Richard Perez Perez's Practice 3

    4725 N Federal Hwy

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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

    Dr. Perez Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821331612.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Perez?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Perez Perez's specialty?

    Dr. Perez Perez is a Internist near Port Saint Lucie, 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. Perez Perez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Perez Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Perez Perez is affiliated with Keralty Hospital Miami, HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Delray Medical Center, HCA Florida Kendall 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Richard Perez Perez accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Perez Perez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Perez Perez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Perez's office at (305) 223-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Perez Perez?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Perez's office at (305) 223-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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