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Dr. Heather Porter, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Hermitage, PA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Porter, Family Medicine Specialist in Hermitage, PA?

    Dr. Heather Porter, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hermitage, PA. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Porter graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of 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 (724) 981-0823.

    Where did Dr. Porter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Porter board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Porter, DO 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:

    • 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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Porter typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Porter may include:

    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 (724) 981-0823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Hermitage, PA?

    Dr. Porter in Hermitage, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Porter's office located?

    Dr. Heather Porter's Primary Practice

    480 N Kerrwood Dr Ste 102

    Hermitage, PA 16148

    (724) 981-0823

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    What hospitals are Dr. Porter affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Porter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Upmc Horizon - Greenville,Greenville, PA
    Tenor Health Foundation Sharon, Llc,Sharon, PA
    Upmc Jameson,New Castle, PA
    Sharon Regional Medical Center,Sharon, PA

    What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?A 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 1215990585.

    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. Heather Porter's specialty?

    Dr. Porter is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hermitage, PA.

    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 Dr. Heather Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Meadville Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Heather Porter accepting new patients in Hermitage, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Porter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Porter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (724) 981-0823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Porter?

    Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (724) 981-0823 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Porter's office located?

    Dr. Porter's office is located in Hermitage, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Porter have?

    Dr. Heather Porter is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.