34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porres, Internist in Denton, TX?
Where did Dr. Porres go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Nephrology; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Family Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | UNIVERSITY OF CARRIBEAN | American University of Integrative Sciences
Is Dr. Porres board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Felipe Porres, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porres speak?
Dr. Porres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Porres typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Porres typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Felipe Porres 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
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 (432) 522-2304 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porres accept in Denton, TX?
Dr. Porres in Denton, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Mutual of Omaha
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Where is Dr. Porres' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Porres affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Porres has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Porres's NPI number?A 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 1326188194.
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. Felipe Porres's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.