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Dr. Stephen Porter

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Porter, Physiatrist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Stephen Porter is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (859) 257-4888.

    What languages does Dr. Porter speak?

    Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Porter treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Trauma
    • Brain Injury
    • Intracranial Injury
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X9D: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Porter perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-4888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Porter in Lexington, KY 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

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Porter's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Porter's Primary Practice

    2050 Versailles Rd

    Lexington, KY 40504

    (859) 257-4888

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    Dr. Stephen Porter's Practice 2

    740 S Limestone

    Lexington, KY 40536

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    Dr. Stephen Porter's Practice 3

    404 Shoppers Dr

    Winchester, KY 40391

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    What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821452558.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porter

    What is Dr. Stephen Porter's specialty?

    Dr. Porter is a Physiatrist near Lexington, KY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Porter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin, UK King's Daughters Medical Center, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Mercy Health - Lourdes 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

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    Is Stephen Porter accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Porter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Porter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (859) 257-4888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Porter?

    Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (859) 257-4888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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