Summary

Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a highly experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 30 years of nursing experience and a strong commitment to whole-person care.

Since becoming a nurse practitioner in 2005, she has provided outpatient services for children, adults, and geriatric patients, bringing a calm, compassionate, and clinically grounded approach to mental wellness. Her care style blends psychiatric expertise with a deep understanding of how emotional well-being and lifestyle choices can shape overall health.

Ms. Perez takes a holistic, insight-driven approach to treatment by including emotional and mental assessments as part of each patient’s plan of care. She performs psychiatric evaluations, prescribes and monitors medication, and works closely with psychotherapists to help create a more complete and connected care experience. This collaborative model allows her to support patients through a wide range of mental health concerns with both structure and empathy.

Her services commonly include:

  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Medication prescribing and monitoring
  • Emotional assessments
  • Mental health assessments
  • Outpatient mental health care
  • Care for children, adults, and geriatric patients
  • Collaborative therapy coordination
  • Treatment for common mental health disorders

With her passion for helping people feel better and her focus on evidence-based, personalized mental health care, Maricela Perez stands out as a dedicated provider who values lasting progress. Her combination of experience, compassion, and comprehensive assessment makes her a trusted choice for patients seeking supportive mental health treatment.

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Office Location

Santa Maria Health

314 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatry

Certifications, License, & Education

Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in PMHNP-BC and FNP-BC by the American Nurse Credentialing Center.

Board Certifications

Board certified in PMHNP-BC by the American Nurse Credentialing Center and board certified in FNP-BC by the American Nurse Credentialing Center.

Medical License

Advanced Nurse with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC's NPI number is 1669697934.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC's office located?
Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC's office is located at 314 E Downer Pl, Aurora, IL, 60505.
Does Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC accepts on their Vitals profile.
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Is Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC accepting new patients?
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What languages does Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC speak?
Maricela Perez, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC speaks English and Spanish.

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