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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Meryl Ann Perez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, 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
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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 Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Perez in Carmichael, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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 1962729251.
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. Meryl Ann Perez's specialty?
Dr. Perez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Carmichael, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Meryl Ann Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Marshall Hospital, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Tracy Community 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meryl Ann Perez accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meryl Ann Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meryl Ann 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 Meryl Ann Perez?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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