Fernando Porter, MD

Fernando Porter, MD

Family Medicine

5 Locations

  • Privia Medical Group, 12014 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, (301) 337-2004, Accepting new patients
  • Privia Medical Group, 12150 Annapolis Rd, Ste 212, Glenn Dale, MD 20769, (301) 337-2004, Accepting new patients
  • Privia Medical Group, 950 N Glebe Rd, Ste 700, Arlington, VA 22203, (571) 982-6636, Accepting new patients
  • Privia Gulf Coast Care Alliance, 1200 Binz St, Ste 1490, Houston, TX 77004, (571) 982-6636, Accepting new patients
  • Privia Medical Group, 1737 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 745-0201

About

Dr. Fernando Porter is a family medicine doctor in Baltimore, Maryland, board certified in Family Medicine. He trained at Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Philadelphia. He practices at Privia Medical Group, Privia Gulf Coast Care Alliance, and David Family Medicine & Telehealth, and speaks English.

Dr. Porter treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, from common illnesses such as colds and sinus infections to chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma and heart disease. His procedures include routine adult exams, cancer screenings, vaccinations, COVID testing and on-site laboratory work. He has been practicing primary care and urgent care since 2013 and has held leadership roles in his field, including serving as Medical Director of Privia Virtual Health and Life Ambulance Services and founder of Capital City Primary and Immediate Care in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Conditions Treated

  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Symptoms Of Illness (e.g. Headache, Stomach Pain, Nasal Congestion)Common Illnesses (e.g. Common Cold, Sinus Infection, Flu)
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  • COVID Exposure
  • Sore Throat
  • Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

Specialized Treatments

  • Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
  • Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
  • COVID Test
  • Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Flu Test

Insurances Accepted

Most common in Maryland

Aetna
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
UnitedHealthcare

Others

Allina Health
Amerigroup
Anthem HealthKeepers
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Capital Blue Cross
CDPHP
CMS
Community Health Options
Curative
Dignity Health
Elevance
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Health
Hartford Healthcare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
HCSC
HealthPartners
HealthSelect
HealthSmart
Highmark
Highmark BCBS of Western New York and Highmark of Northeastern New York
Innovation Health
LifeWorks Advantage
MedCost Virginia
Meritain Health
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Piedmont Community Health Plan
Prime Health Services
Providence Health Plans
SelectHealth
Sentara Health Plans
State of Florida
Tricare
UniCare
Wellcare

Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.

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