Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porkert, Cardiologist in Duluth, GA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Porkert?
Dr. Markus Porkert, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Porkert empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Echocardiography, Echocardiography-Transesophageal, Nuclear Stress Testing, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Duluth, GA community, Dr. Porkert is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Porkert speak?
Dr. Porkert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Hindi
- Panjabi; Punjabi
- Persian
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Porkert typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Porkert 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. Porkert. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Porkert typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Markus Porkert may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Porkert's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Porkert accept my insurance?
Dr. Porkert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porkert accept in Duluth, GA?
Dr. Porkert in Duluth, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Porkert's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Porkert affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Porkert has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 5 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
76% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Markus Porkert an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Porkert has been rated and reviewed by 5 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Porkert, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Porkert's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porkert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972568194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porkert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porkert