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Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez, MD, PHD

Wilkes Barre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Martinez Perez, Neurosurgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Martinez Perez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Martinez Perez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Martinez Perez’s office at (570) 808-3290.

    What languages does Dr. Martinez Perez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Martinez Perez treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez 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:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Does Dr. Martinez Perez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Martinez Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-3290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Martinez Perez accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Martinez Perez in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Martinez Perez's office located?

    Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez's Primary Practice

    1000 E Mountain Dr

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

    (570) 808-3290

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    Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez's Practice 2

    1800 Mulberry St

    Scranton, PA 18510

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    Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez's Practice 3

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 3 reviews

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    Office Experience

    85% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    86% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Martinez Perez has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Martinez Perez, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Martinez Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689296915.

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

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

    What is Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez's specialty?

    Dr. Martinez Perez is a Neurosurgeon near Wilkes Barre, PA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Martinez Perez to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Martinez Perez is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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

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    Is Rafael Martinez Perez accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Rafael Martinez Perez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez Perez's office at (570) 808-3290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafael Martinez Perez?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez Perez's office at (570) 808-3290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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