Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perkons, Internist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Michelle Perkons, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Perkons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perkons’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perkons’s office at (215) 955-0735.
What languages does Dr. Perkons speak?
Dr. Perkons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Perkons typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Perkons 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. Perkons. 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.
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Perkons typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Perkons 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
Please contact Dr. Perkons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perkons accept my insurance?
Dr. Perkons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-0735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perkons accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Perkons in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Perkons' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Perkons affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Perkons has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Perkons's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perkons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821595372.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perkons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perkons
What is Dr. Michelle Perkons's specialty?
Dr. Perkons is an Internist near Durham, NC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
