Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porterfield, Pulmonologist in Beckley, WV?
Where did Dr. Porterfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McLaren-Flint Program
Medical School: Wv School of Osteopathy | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Porterfield speak?
Dr. Porterfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Porterfield typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Porterfield 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. Porterfield. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Porterfield typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Porterfield 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. Porterfield. 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:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Porterfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Porterfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 255-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porterfield accept in Beckley, WV?
Dr. Porterfield in Beckley, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Alaska
State of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Porterfield's office located?
Dr. Charles Porterfield's Primary Practice
3771 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 255-5710
What hospitals are Dr. Porterfield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Porterfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Porterfield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164486486.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porterfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porterfield