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Who is Dr. Porter, Anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Cara Porter, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (405) 271-4351.
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Porter typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Porter typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Porter 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection Behind the Eyeball
- Retrobulbar block
- Eye nerve block
- Injection behind eye
CPT Codes:
- 67500: Retrobulbar injection; medication (separate procedure, does not include supply of medication)
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1801157391.
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. Cara Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Anesthesiologist near Oklahoma City, OK.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Cara Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Porter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cara Porter accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?
Yes, Dr. Cara Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cara Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (405) 271-4351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cara Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (405) 271-4351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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