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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Portacci, Family Medicine Specialist in Bossier City, LA?
Dr. Mark Portacci, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bossier City, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Portacci graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at La St University Med Center. Dr. Portacci is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portacci’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portacci’s office at (318) 259-1569.
Where did Dr. Portacci go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La St University Med Center
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Portacci board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Portacci, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Portacci speak?
Dr. Portacci and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Portacci typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Portacci 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. Portacci. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Portacci typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Portacci 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. Portacci. 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:
- Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
- Aerosol Device Instruction
- MDI Training
- Breathing Treatment Education
CPT Codes:
- 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Health Risk Assessment
- Health Hazard Appraisal
- Patient Health Assessment
- Risk Factor Screening
- Health Risk Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 96160: Administration of patient-focused health risk assessment instrument (eg, health hazard appraisal) with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Portacci accept my insurance?
Dr. Portacci accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 259-1569 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portacci accept in Bossier City, LA?
Dr. Portacci in Bossier City, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Portacci's office located?
Dr. Mark Portacci's Primary Practice
2890 Douglas Dr Ste 100
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 259-1569
What is Dr. Portacci's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portacci's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265500490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portacci?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portacci
What is Dr. Mark Portacci's specialty?
Dr. Portacci is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bossier City, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Mark Portacci affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Portacci is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Northern Louisiana Medical Center 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 Mark Portacci accepting new patients in Bossier City, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Portacci is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Portacci offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portacci's office at (318) 259-1569 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Portacci?
Please contact Dr. Portacci's office at (318) 259-1569 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Portacci have?
Dr. Mark Portacci is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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