Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD.
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Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD is a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UC REGENTS.
10833 Le Conte Avenue 12-441 Mdcc
Los Angeles, CA 90095
200 Medical Plaza Suite 330
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD treated as a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD treated were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1999)
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (2002)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,520
LOBO $1,520 |
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$306
Structural Heart $157 |
AMPLATZER $149 |
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$181
$181 |
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$135
Harmony $135 |
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$85
Bradycardia products $44 |
$41 |
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$118
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $48 |
SYNAGIS $20 |
MICROPUNCTURE $19 |
Evera $16 |
UPTRAVI $15 |
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Dr. Gregory Perens X, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $27,940.
Dr. Gregory Perens is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. His areas of clinical interest consist of heart problems and heart transplant. Dr. Perens appears to be in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Perens attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine and Pediatric Cardiology Teaching Award. He is professionally affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. UCLA Health reports that Dr. Perens is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.