39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porterfield, Cardiologist in Towson, MD?
Where did Dr. Porterfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Wv University School Of Medicine Morgantown | West Virginia University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Porterfield board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Porterfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porterfield speak?
Dr. Porterfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Porterfield typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Porterfield 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. Porterfield. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Porterfield typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Porterfield may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Porterfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porterfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Porterfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (440) 849-8989 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porterfield accept in Towson, MD?
Dr. Porterfield in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AMA Insurance Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Porterfield's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Porterfield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Porterfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Porterfield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912991704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porterfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porterfield