Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Portal, Anesthesiologist in Great Neck, NY?
What languages does Dr. Portal speak?
Dr. Portal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Portal typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Portal 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. Portal. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Neck
- Herniated Disc in Neck
- Bulging Disc in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50221: Other cervical disc displacement at C4-C5 level
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Portal typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Portal 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. Portal. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Decompression (Needle-Based)
- Percutaneous disc decompression
- Nucleus pulposus removal
- Lumbar discography with decompression
- Minimally invasive disc surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62287: Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s), when performed, single or multiple levels, lumbar
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Removal and Nerve Decompression
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- Cervical Spine Decompression
- Neck Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63075: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, single interspace
Also known as:
- Discography Injection (Neck or Mid-Back)
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Cervical Discography
- Thoracic Discography
- Spinal Disc Injection for Diagnosis
CPT Codes:
- 62291: Injection procedure for discography, each level; cervical or thoracic
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Disc Pain Treatment (Single Level)
- IDET procedure
- Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
- Percutaneous annuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 22526: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; single level
Also known as:
- Additional Level Disc Heating Procedure (P.I.D.E.T.)
- Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty
- Disc Annuloplasty (Additional Level)
- Spinal Disc Heating
CPT Codes:
- 22527: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; 1 or more additional levels (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Portal accept my insurance?
Dr. Portal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 828-9395 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portal accept in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Portal in Great Neck, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Farmers Insurance Group
Fox Insurance Company
GEICO
Healthfirst New York
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Main Street America Insurance
Safeco
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Portal's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Portal also offers virtual visits
Dr. Benjamin Portal's Primary Practice
233 E Shore Rd Ste 101
Great Neck, NY 11023
(415) 828-9395
What hospitals are Dr. Portal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Portal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Portal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235585449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portal