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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porterfield, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Christopher Porterfield, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Porterfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porterfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porterfield’s office at (303) 750-0822.
Is Dr. Porterfield board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Porterfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porterfield speak?
Dr. Porterfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porterfield treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Porterfield 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. Porterfield. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Complete Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
What procedures does Dr. Porterfield perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Porterfield 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. Porterfield. 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Does Dr. Porterfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Porterfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 750-0822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porterfield accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Porterfield in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Porterfield's office located?
Dr. Christopher Porterfield's Primary Practice
1444 S Potomac St Ste 300
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 750-0822
Dr. Christopher Porterfield's Practice 2
1941 Johnson Ave Ste 102
Sn Luis Obisp, CA 93401
What is Dr. Porterfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689792327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porterfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porterfield
What is Dr. Christopher Porterfield's specialty?
Dr. Porterfield is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Aurora, CO. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Porterfield to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Porterfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porterfield is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Aurora, Vail Health Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Christopher Porterfield accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Porterfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Porterfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porterfield's office at (303) 750-0822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Porterfield?
Please contact Dr. Porterfield's office at (303) 750-0822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Porterfield have?
Dr. Christopher Porterfield is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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