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Dr. Christopher Perez, MD

Physiatrist

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perez, Physiatrist in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Christopher Perez, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Perez graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Lukes-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Perez is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez’s office at (718) 980-0101.

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

    • Residency: St Lukes-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Staten Island University Hospital | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | St. George's University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Perez board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Perez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Perez speak?

    Dr. Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Russian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Perez typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

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

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Perez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 980-0101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perez accept in Staten Island, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Perez's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Perez's Primary Practice

    361 Edison St

    Staten Island, NY 10306

    (718) 980-0101

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    Dr. Christopher Perez's Practice 2

    2955 Veterans Rd W Ste D

    Staten Island, NY 10309

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    Dr. Christopher Perez's Practice 3

    691 92nd St

    Brooklyn, NY 11228

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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 1538134226.

    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. Christopher Perez's specialty?

    Dr. Perez is a Physiatrist near Staten Island, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Perez is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Perez accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Perez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (718) 980-0101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Perez's office at (718) 980-0101 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Perez's office located?

    Dr. Perez's offices are located in Staten Island, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Perez have?

    Dr. Christopher Perez is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.