Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez, Specialist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Luis Perez, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Perez graduated from Albert Einstein and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the North Carolina Pediatric Society, North Carolina Medical Society, Charlotte Pediatric Society, Mecklenburg County Medical Society, Southeastern Section, American Urological Association, Society for Fetal Urology, Society of Pediatric Urology, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Urological Association. Dr. Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez’s office at (704) 376-5636.
Where did Dr. Perez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emory University, Pediatric Urology, GA, USA | Emory University, Pediatric Urology | Emory University School of Public Health
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Duke University Medical Center | Duke University Medical Center | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Perez board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Perez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology , American Board of Surgery since 2006
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 Dr. Perez treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Hidden Penis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
What procedures does Dr. Perez perform?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Fixation of Opposite Testicle
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Contralateral Orchiopexy
- Testicle Anchoring (Preventative)
- Preventative Testicular Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54620: Fixation of contralateral testis (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Complex Hypospadias Complication Repair with Skin Graft
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Hypospadias Fistula Repair
- Urethral Stricture Repair Hypospadias
- Urethroplasty with Flap Graft
- Hypospadias Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
- 54344: Repair of hypospadias complication(s) (ie, fistula, stricture, diverticula); requiring mobilization of skin flaps and urethroplasty with flap or patch graft
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
- Chordee Correction Surgery
- Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
- Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Implant Injection
- Cystourethroscopy with Injection
- Ureteral Catheterization with Implant
- Bladder Scope for Reflux
- Ureteral Implant Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52327: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with subureteric injection of implant material
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethral Opening Enlargement
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Complicated Kidney Pelvis Reconstruction
- Complex pyeloplasty
- Kidney drainage system repair
- Renal pelvis surgery
- Ureteropelvic junction repair
CPT Codes:
- 50405: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; complicated (congenital kidney abnormality, secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney, calycoplasty)
Also known as:
- Ureter Reconnection to Bladder
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureter to Bladder Reattachment
- Bladder Ureter Surgery
- Urinary Tract Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 50780: Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of single ureter to bladder
Also known as:
- Bladder Incision with Ureteral Stent Placement
- Cystotomy with Stent
- Ureteral Catheter Insertion
- Bladder Access for Stent
- Urinary Stent Placement
CPT Codes:
- 51045: Cystotomy, with insertion of ureteral catheter or stent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
- Gastrostomy Tube Change
- Cecostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 376-5636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Perez in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medcost Preferred
MedImpact
State of North Carolina
State of Oregon
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perez's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
North Carolina Pediatric Society
Member
North Carolina Medical Society
Member
Charlotte Pediatric Society
Member
Mecklenburg County Medical Society
Member
Southeastern Section, American Urological Association
Member
Society for Fetal Urology
Member
Society of Pediatric Urology
Member
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow
American Urological Association
Member
Awards
W. Elliott White, Excellence in Pediatric Teaching Award, Charlotte, N
Medical Staff Teacher of the Year Award, Cabarrus Family Practice, Co
The Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award
Med Staff Teaching Award, NorthEast Med Ctr, Dept of Family Pract
W. Elliott White Teaching Award, Carolinas Med Ctr, Dept of Pediatric
Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award, American Urological Association
Top Pediatric Urologists
Charlotte Magazine
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 1972587483.
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. Luis Perez's specialty?
Dr. Perez is a Specialist near Charlotte, NC. Contact Dr. Perez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center 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 Luis Perez accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Luis Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Perez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (704) 376-5636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Perez?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (704) 376-5636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Perez have?
Dr. Luis Perez is certified by the American Board of Urology and American Board of Surgery.
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