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Dr. Douglas Portillo, MD

Dr. Douglas Portillo, MD

Critical Care Internist

Miami, FL

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. 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 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Portillo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Portillo typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Portillo may include:

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

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Globe Life

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Portillo's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Portillo's Primary Practice

    9555 SW 162nd Ave

    Miami, FL 33196

    (786) 596-1960

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    Dr. Douglas Portillo's Practice 2

    8900 N Kendall Dr

    Miami, FL 33176

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    Dr. Douglas Portillo's Practice 3

    5000 University Dr

    Coral Gables, FL 33146

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    What is Dr. Portillo's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is 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, West Kendall Baptist 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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. 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 Dr. Douglas Portillo?

    Please contact Dr. Portillo's office at (786) 596-1960 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Portillo's office located?

    Dr. Portillo's offices are located in Miami, FL and Coral Gables, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Portillo have?

    Dr. Douglas Portillo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.