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Who is Dr. Portera, Gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Portera graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at University Tenn. Dr. Portera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Portera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Portera’s office at (423) 894-1355.
Where did Dr. Portera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Tenn | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Portera board certified as a Gynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Portera speak?
Dr. Portera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Portera treat?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Portera 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. Portera. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Device Fitting
- Prosthetic Adjustment
- Orthotic Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
- Cystocele
- Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse
- Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
- Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Skin Condition
- Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
- White Spot Disease
- LS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L900: Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
ICD-10 Codes:
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Urine Findings
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine test results
- Various abnormal urine findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
What procedures does Dr. Portera perform?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Portera 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. Portera. 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:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair with Enterocele Fix
- Vaginal Vault Suspension Surgery
- Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Pelvic Floor Repair
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Colpopexy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Sacrospinous Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 57265: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed; with enterocele repair
- 57282: Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
- Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
CPT Codes:
- 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Pessary Insertion
- Vaginal Pessary Placement
- Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device
CPT Codes:
- 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Simple Bladder Pressure Test
- Cystometrogram
- CMG Test
- Bladder Function Study
CPT Codes:
- 51725: Simple cystometrogram (CMG) (eg, spinal manometer)
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Does Dr. Portera accept my insurance?
Dr. Portera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 894-1355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Portera accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Portera in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Portera's office located?
Dr. Joseph Portera's Primary Practice
1751 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 200
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1355
Dr. Joseph Portera's Practice 2
605 Glenwood Dr Ste 105
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-3304
What is Dr. Portera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Portera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821088410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Portera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Portera
What is Dr. Joseph Portera's specialty?
Dr. Portera is a Gynecologist near Chattanooga, TN. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Portera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Portera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Portera is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson 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
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Is Joseph Portera accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Portera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Portera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Portera's office at (423) 894-1355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Portera?
Please contact Dr. Portera's office at (423) 894-1355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Portera have?
Dr. Joseph Portera is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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