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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Portouw, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Steven Portouw, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Portouw completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Emergency Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Portouw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portouw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portouw’s office at (760) 230-2251.
Where did Dr. Portouw go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Emergency Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
Is Dr. Portouw board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Portouw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Portouw speak?
Dr. Portouw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Portouw typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Portouw 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. Portouw. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Portouw typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Portouw may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Portouw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Portouw accept my insurance?
Dr. Portouw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 230-2251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portouw accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Portouw in San Diego, CA 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
Federal government of the United States
HealthComp
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Portouw's office located?
Dr. Steven Portouw's Primary Practice
15004 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
(760) 230-2251
What is Dr. Portouw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portouw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659371995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portouw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portouw
What is Dr. Steven Portouw's specialty?
Dr. Portouw is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Steven Portouw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Portouw is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Portouw accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Portouw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Portouw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portouw's office at (760) 230-2251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Portouw?
Please contact Dr. Portouw's office at (760) 230-2251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Portouw have?
Dr. Steven Portouw is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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