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Who is Dr. Portela, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Paola Portela, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Portela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portela’s office at (773) 782-2800.
Is Dr. Portela board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Paola Portela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Portela speak?
Dr. Portela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Portela typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Portela 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. Portela. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Low Income
- Financial hardship
- Poverty
- Limited financial resources
- Economic disadvantage
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z596: Low income
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E668: Other obesity
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Portela typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Paola Portela may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Portela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Portela accept my insurance?
Dr. Portela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 782-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portela accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Portela in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Portela's office located?
Dr. Paola Portela's Primary Practice
3600 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Paola Portela an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Portela has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Portela, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Portela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891917720.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portela
What is Dr. Paola Portela's specialty?
Dr. Portela is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Paola Portela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Portela is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. 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
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Is Paola Portela accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Paola Portela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paola Portela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portela's office at (773) 782-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paola Portela?
Please contact Dr. Portela's office at (773) 782-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paola Portela have?
Dr. Paola Portela is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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