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Dr. Dante Perez, MD

Pediatrician

Tahlequah, OK

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perez, Pediatrician in Tahlequah, OK?

    Dr. Dante Perez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tahlequah, OK with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Perez graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed his residency at Univ Hosp Ramon Ruiz Arnau, Pediatrics. Dr. Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez’s office at (539) 234-1000.

    Where did Dr. Perez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Hosp Ramon Ruiz Arnau, Pediatrics | Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Auto De Santo Domingo (Uasd) | Universidad AutÛnoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

    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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Perez typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Perez typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Dante Perez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Perez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (539) 234-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in Tahlequah, OK?

    Dr. Perez in Tahlequah, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmWINS Group

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • St Francis Health System & St John Health System

    • State of Arkansas

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Perez's office located?

    Dr. Dante Perez's Primary Practice

    100 S Bliss Ave

    Tahlequah, OK 74464

    (539) 234-1000

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    Dr. Dante Perez's Practice 2

    301 S J T Stites St

    Sallisaw, OK 74955

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    Dr. Dante Perez's Practice 3

    19600 E Ross St

    Tahlequah, OK 74464

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    What is Dr. Perez's NPI number?A 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 1689856254.

    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. Dante Perez's specialty?

    Dr. Perez is a Pediatrician near Tahlequah, OK.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Perez is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Dante Perez accepting new patients in Tahlequah, OK?

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

    Does Dr. Dante Perez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (539) 234-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dante Perez?

    Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (539) 234-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Perez's office located?

    Dr. Perez's offices are located in Tahlequah, OK and Sallisaw, OK.