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Dr. Paul Porres, DO
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Augusta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porres, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Paul Porres, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Porres is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porres’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porres’s office at (606) 218-3500.
What languages does Dr. Porres speak?
Dr. Porres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porres treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Porres 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. Porres. 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Porres perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Porres 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. Porres' office.
Does Dr. Porres accept my insurance?
Dr. Porres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 218-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porres accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Porres in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Porres' office located?
Dr. Paul Porres' Primary Practice
1109 Medical Center Dr Ste 2A
Augusta, GA 30909
(606) 218-3500
What is Dr. Porres's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952563371.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porres
What is Dr. Paul Porres's specialty?
Dr. Porres is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Augusta, GA. 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. Porres to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Porres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porres is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Paul Porres accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Porres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Porres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porres's office at (606) 218-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Porres?
Please contact Dr. Porres's office at (606) 218-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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