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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prekezes, Specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. John Prekezes, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Prekezes graduated from University Of Crete, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center Program. Dr. Prekezes is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prekezes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prekezes’s office at (760) 770-5355.
Where did Dr. Prekezes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Crete, Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Crete, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Prekezes board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Prekezes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prekezes speak?
Dr. Prekezes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Prekezes typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Prekezes 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. Prekezes. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Does Dr. Prekezes accept my insurance?
Dr. Prekezes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 770-5355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prekezes accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Prekezes in Rancho Mirage, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prekezes' office located?
What is Dr. Prekezes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prekezes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891911491.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prekezes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prekezes
What is Dr. John Prekezes's specialty?
Dr. Prekezes is a Specialist near Rancho Mirage, CA.
Is this Dr. John Prekezes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prekezes is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Prekezes accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Prekezes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Prekezes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prekezes's office at (760) 770-5355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Prekezes?
Please contact Dr. Prekezes's office at (760) 770-5355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Prekezes have?
Dr. John Prekezes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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