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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. Dr. Porres is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porres’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Porres typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- 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 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
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Porres typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Porres' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paul Porres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porres is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Providence Orthopedic 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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