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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porras, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Kevin Porras, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Porras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porras’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porras’s office at (305) 355-1122.
What languages does Dr. Porras speak?
Dr. Porras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Porras typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Porras 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. Porras. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Porras typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Porras may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Porras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porras accept my insurance?
Dr. Porras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 355-1122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porras accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Porras in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Porras' office located?
Dr. Kevin Porras' Primary Practice
8370 W Flagler St Ste 226
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 355-1122
What is Dr. Porras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215497904.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porras
What is Dr. Kevin Porras's specialty?
Dr. Porras is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Miami, FL.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Kevin Porras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porras is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Kevin Porras accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Porras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Porras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porras's office at (305) 355-1122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Porras?
Please contact Dr. Porras's office at (305) 355-1122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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