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Dr. Yoad Porat, MD

Anesthesiologist

Wheat Ridge, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Porat, Anesthesiologist in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Yoad Porat, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Porat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porat’s office at (303) 422-9438.

    What languages does Dr. Porat speak?

    Dr. Porat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Porat typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Porat 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. Porat. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Porat typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Porat performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Porat. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Porat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Porat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 422-9438 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Porat accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Porat in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • Devoted Health

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Intermountain Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Porat's office located?

    Dr. Yoad Porat's Primary Practice

    8300 W 38th Ave

    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    (303) 422-9438

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    Dr. Yoad Porat's Practice 2

    12631 E 17th Ave Rm 2004

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    What is Dr. Porat's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Porat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629694344.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porat?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porat

    What is Dr. Yoad Porat's specialty?

    Dr. Porat is an Anesthesiologist near Wheat Ridge, CO.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Yoad Porat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Porat is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan 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

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    Is Dr. Yoad Porat accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Yoad Porat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yoad Porat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Porat's office at (303) 422-9438 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yoad Porat?

    Please contact Dr. Porat's office at (303) 422-9438 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Porat's office located?

    Dr. Porat's offices are located in Wheat Ridge, CO and Aurora, CO.