Summary

Dr. Heather Portaro is a family medicine physician who also holds expertise as a nurse practitioner and specializes in gastroenterology. Her medical training includes earning an MD degree, providing her with comprehensive knowledge to address a wide range of health concerns from routine family care to specialized digestive system conditions.

Dr. Portaro practices at Appalachian Gastroenterology in Boone, North Carolina. She treats patients with conditions such as COVID-19, throat infections, and movement disorders. Her clinical skills include performing COVID-19 testing, rapid strep tests, and urinalysis to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Appalachian Gastroenterology

870 State Farm Rd Ste 102Boone, NC 28607

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19 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, German, Portuguese Speaks English
Boone , NCMission , TXSheridan , WYOrlando , FL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Elizabeth Portaro

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heather Elizabeth Portaro has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Heather Elizabeth Portaro has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nurse Practitioner

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Does Dr. Heather Portaro accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Heather Portaro's office located?
Dr. Heather Portaro's office is located at 870 State Farm Rd Ste 102, Boone, NC, 28607.

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