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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Perez, Transplant Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Richard Perez, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Perez completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Perez is fluent in English, 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 at (916) 734-2679.
Where did Dr. Perez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi
Is Dr. Perez board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Perez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Perez speak?
Dr. Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Perez treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal 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
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Perez perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Perez may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez's office.
Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2679 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Perez in Sacramento, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Perez's office located?
Dr. Richard Perez's Primary Practice
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-2679
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 1821072182.
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. Richard Perez's specialty?
Dr. Perez is a Transplant Surgeon near Sacramento, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Perez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Perez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Perez accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Perez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Perez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (916) 734-2679 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Perez?
Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (916) 734-2679 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Perez have?
Dr. Richard Perez is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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