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Who is Dr. Porto, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Castle, PA?
Dr. Maura Porto, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Castle, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Porto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porto’s office.
What languages does Dr. Porto speak?
Dr. Porto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Porto typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Porto 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. Porto. 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:
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam
- Job physical
- Employment health check
- Pre-hire medical assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Positive TB Skin Test
- Tuberculin Reaction
- TB Test Induration
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Porto typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maura Porto may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Porto's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porto accept my insurance?
Dr. Porto 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. Porto accept in New Castle, PA?
Dr. Porto in New Castle, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Porto's office located?
What is Dr. Porto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396006516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porto
What is Dr. Maura Porto's specialty?
Dr. Porto is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Castle, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Maura Porto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Porto is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cooper University 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Maura Porto accepting new patients in New Castle, PA?
Yes, Dr. Maura Porto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maura Porto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porto's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maura Porto?
Please contact Dr. Porto's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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