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Who is Dr. Portz, Internist in Greenville, NC?
Dr. Brent Portz, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Greenville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Portz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portz’s office at (252) 752-8880.
What languages does Dr. Portz speak?
Dr. Portz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Portz treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Portz 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. Portz. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Narrowing of a leg or arm stent
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
- Peripheral stent blockage
- Vascular stent re-narrowing
- Blocked leg stent
- Peripheral artery stent narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
- T82856A: Stenosis of peripheral vascular stent, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
- Vascular Graft Bleeding
- Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Portz perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brent Portz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Portz's office.
Does Dr. Portz accept my insurance?
Dr. Portz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 752-8880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portz accept in Greenville, NC?
Dr. Portz in Greenville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Consumers Choice Health Insurance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Portz's office located?
What is Dr. Portz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285016048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portz
What is Dr. Brent Portz's specialty?
Dr. Portz is a Internist near Greenville, NC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Portz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brent Portz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Portz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ecu Health Medical Center, Ecu Health Bertie Hospital, Ecu Health Roanoke - Chowan 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Brent Portz accepting new patients in Greenville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Brent Portz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brent Portz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portz's office at (252) 752-8880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brent Portz?
Please contact Dr. Portz's office at (252) 752-8880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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