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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. James Porter, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (412) 359-4905.
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porter treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:
- 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Porter perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Porter 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. Porter's office.
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-4905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Porter in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareOregon
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?
What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780203893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porter
What is Dr. James Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Vancouver, WA. 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. Porter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Porter accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. James Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (412) 359-4905 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (412) 359-4905 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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