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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porturas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Thomas Porturas, MD, PHD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Porturas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porturas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porturas’s office at (718) 780-3000.
What languages does Dr. Porturas speak?
Dr. Porturas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porturas treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Porturas 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. Porturas. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Porturas perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Porturas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Porturas' office.
Does Dr. Porturas accept my insurance?
Dr. Porturas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porturas accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Porturas in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
HealthNow New York
Martin's Point
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Porturas' office located?
What is Dr. Porturas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porturas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437788130.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porturas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porturas
What is Dr. Thomas Porturas's specialty?
Dr. Porturas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Porturas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Porturas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porturas is affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital, Guthrie Robert Packer 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Thomas Porturas accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Porturas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Porturas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porturas's office at (718) 780-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Porturas?
Please contact Dr. Porturas's office at (718) 780-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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