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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porras, Pulmonologist in Clifton, NJ?
Dr. Cornelio Porras is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Clifton, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Porras graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Porras is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porras’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porras’s office.
Where did Dr. Porras go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Porras board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Cornelio Porras is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porras speak?
Dr. Porras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Porras typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Porras 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. Porras. 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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Porras typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Cornelio Porras may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Porras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porras accept my insurance?
Dr. Porras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porras accept in Clifton, NJ?
Dr. Porras in Clifton, NJ 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Porras' office located?
What is Dr. Porras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255386850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porras
What is Dr. Cornelio Porras's specialty?
Dr. Porras is a Pulmonologist near Clifton, NJ.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Cornelio Porras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porras is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Clara Maass Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Hackensack University 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cornelio Porras accepting new patients in Clifton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Cornelio Porras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cornelio Porras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porras's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cornelio Porras?
Please contact Dr. Porras's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cornelio Porras have?
Dr. Cornelio Porras is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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