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Dr. Gilda Portalatin, MD

Pediatrician

Hialeah, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Portalatin, Pediatrician in Hialeah, FL?

    Dr. Gilda Portalatin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL. Dr. Portalatin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portalatin’s office at (305) 826-7787.

    Where did Dr. Portalatin go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Portalatin speak?

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

      • English
      • Spanish

      What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Portalatin typically treat?

      As a Pediatrician, Dr. Portalatin 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. Portalatin. 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:

      • Screening for Other Viral Disease
      • Tuberculosis Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Other Viral Infection Screening
      • Miscellaneous Virus Test
      • Non-COVID Viral Screening
      • TB test
      • PPD test
      • Tuberculosis exposure check

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
      • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

      Also known as:

      • Nutrition Counseling
      • Nutrition
      • Dietary advice
      • Nutritional guidance
      • Healthy eating counseling

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

      Also known as:

      • Exercise Counseling
      • Fitness Coaching
      • Physical Activity Guidance
      • Exercise Prescription

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z7182: Exercise counseling

      Also known as:

      • Sore Throat
      • Acute pharyngitis
      • Throat inflammation
      • Acute throat infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
      • Health Checkup
      • Routine child exam with issues
      • Pediatric checkup with concerns
      • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

      Also known as:

      • COVID-19 Testing
      • Coronavirus Test
      • SARS-CoV-2 Test
      • COVID Test

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

      What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Portalatin typically perform?

      As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Gilda Portalatin may include:

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

      Does Dr. Portalatin accept my insurance?

      Dr. Portalatin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 826-7787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Portalatin accept in Hialeah, FL?

      Dr. Portalatin in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Centene Corporation

      • Cigna Group

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

      • Humana

      • Molina Healthcare

      • Sentara Health

      • State of Florida

      • UMR Administered Payer

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Portalatin's office located?

      Dr. Gilda Portalatin's Primary Practice

      4861 W 4th Ave

      Hialeah, FL 33012

      (305) 826-7787

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

      Dr. Portalatin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154361574.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portalatin?

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

      What is Dr. Gilda Portalatin's specialty?

      Dr. Portalatin is a Pediatrician near Hialeah, FL.

      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 Dr. Gilda Portalatin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Portalatin is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar, Palmetto General Hospital, Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Regional 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

      When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Dr. Gilda Portalatin accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?

      Yes, Dr. Gilda Portalatin is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Gilda Portalatin offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Portalatin's office at (305) 826-7787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gilda Portalatin?

      Please contact Dr. Portalatin's office at (305) 826-7787 to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Portalatin's office located?

      Dr. Portalatin's office is located in Hialeah, FL.