WALTER D. PEREZ MD – NPI #1558475996
Pediatrics
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
WALTER PEREZ is a physician located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558475996 to WALTER PEREZ on August 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Feb 24, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WALTER PEREZ below.
NPI Profile for
WALTER D. PEREZ
(about 20 years ago)
CHICAGO, IL 60623-4456 Phone: (773) 762-3333 Fax: (773) 762-5555
ELMHURST, IL 60126-4046 Phone: (630) 359-4553 Fax: (630) 359-4552
Identifiers for WALTER PEREZ
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD IL | IL | 01636255 |
| OTHER | FEDERAL ID | IL | 363661051 |
| MEDICAID | IL | 036097752-2 | |
| MEDICAID | IL | 036097752-1 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208000000X - Pediatrics (Primary) |
IL | 036-097752 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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