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Who is Dr. Porter, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Scott Porter, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Porter is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (864) 797-7060.
Is Dr. Porter board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Porter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Porter typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Cancer of Left Lower Limb
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
- Sarcoma of left leg
- Malignant soft tissue tumor of left leg
- Connective tissue cancer of left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
- C4922: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Right Leg Lump or Swelling
- Right Lower Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Leg
- Right Leg Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2241: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Bone Disorder in Thigh
- Bone Disease
- Miscellaneous Bone Conditions
- Uncommon Bone Problems
- Rare Bone Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- M898X5: Other specified disorders of bone, thigh
Also known as:
- Benign Long Bone Tumor of Right Lower Limb
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Disease
- Non-cancerous right leg bone growth
- Benign right thigh bone neoplasm
- Right leg bone lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1621: Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Lipoma of the Skin or Under the Skin on the Right Arm
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor on right arm
- Right arm subcutaneous lipoma
- Benign fatty growth on right arm
- Right arm lipoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1721: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Porter typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Large Tumor Removal from Shoulder
- Shoulder Tumor Excision (Deep)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Shoulder)
- Intramuscular Shoulder Tumor Removal
- Shoulder Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
- 23073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 797-7060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Porter in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?
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 1710929617.
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. Scott Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Greenville, SC.
Is this Dr. Scott Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Anmed Health Medical Center 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 an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Scott Porter accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Scott Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (864) 797-7060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (864) 797-7060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Porter have?
Dr. Scott Porter is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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