Dr. Joseph Porter, MD

Owensboro, KY

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

Dr. Joseph Porter, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (270) 417-7925.

What languages does Dr. Porter speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Porter typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Skin Numbness
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Loss of skin sensation
Cutaneous anesthesia
Numb skin

ICD-10 Codes:

R200: Anesthesia of skin

Also known as:

Numbness or Tingling
Neurologic Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Paresthesia
Skin Numbness
Tingling Sensation
Pins and Needles

ICD-10 Codes:

R202: Paresthesia of skin

Also known as:

Other Specified Aftercare
Specific post-op care
Specialized recovery care
Follow-up for specific procedures

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

Also known as:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction

ICD-10 Codes:

I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Porter typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Porter may include:

Please contact Dr. Porter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?

Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 417-7925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Porter in Owensboro, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
State of Indiana
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?

Dr. Joseph Porter's Primary Practice

1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 500D

Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 417-7925

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Dr. Joseph Porter's Practice 2

2804 Frederica St Ste 2

Owensboro, KY 42301

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Dr. Joseph Porter's Practice 3

316 E 9th St

Owensboro, KY 42303

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What hospitals are Dr. Porter affiliated with?

Dr. Porter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Deaconess Henderson Hospital,Henderson, KY

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital,Owensboro, KY

What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?A 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 1720432495.

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. Joseph Porter's specialty?

Dr. Porter is a Physiatrist near Owensboro, KY.

What does a Physiatrist do?

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.

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

No, Dr. Porter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. 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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