Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porter, Family Medicine Specialist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Thomas Porter, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Porter graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States and completed his residency at Scottsdale Hlthcare-Osborn, Family Medicine. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (480) 827-5500.
Where did Dr. Porter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scottsdale Hlthcare-Osborn, Family Medicine | Scottsdale Memorial Hospital | Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Program
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Porter board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Porter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Porter typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Porter typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Porter may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Porter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 827-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Porter in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?
Dr. Thomas Porter's Primary Practice
1300 S Country Club Dr Ste 3
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 827-5500
What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023094141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porter
What is Dr. Thomas Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mesa, AZ.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Thomas Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Porter accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (480) 827-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (480) 827-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Porter have?
Dr. Thomas Porter is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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