Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Portillo, Critical Care Internist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Douglas Portillo, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Portillo completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Portillo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portillo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portillo’s office at (786) 596-1960.
Where did Dr. Portillo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, MEMORIAL-SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, NEW YORK, NY
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | Lincoln Hospital | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Medical School: University Evangelica, Fac De Med, San Salvador | Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Portillo board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Portillo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Portillo speak?
Dr. Portillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Portillo treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Portillo 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. Portillo. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Portillo perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Portillo may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Portillo's office.
Does Dr. Portillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Portillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 596-1960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portillo accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Portillo in Miami, FL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Portillo's office located?
What is Dr. Portillo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205824299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portillo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portillo
What is Dr. Douglas Portillo's specialty?
Dr. Portillo is a Critical Care Internist near Miami, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Portillo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Portillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Portillo is affiliated with Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Douglas Portillo accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Portillo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Portillo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portillo's office at (786) 596-1960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Portillo?
Please contact Dr. Portillo's office at (786) 596-1960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Portillo have?
Dr. Douglas Portillo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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