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DR. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER PORTERA MD NPI 1821088410


NPI Information

NPI: 1821088410
Provider Name: DR. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER PORTERA, MD
Classification: Obstetrics & Gynecology - 207VG0400X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Gynecology

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
605 GLENWOOD DR
SUITE 105
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37404
Phone: (423) 495-3304
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DR. Joseph Christopher Portera, MD is a gynecology obstetrics gynecology in Chattanooga, TN with 33 years of experience. The provider is a physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee DR. Joseph Christopher Portera, MD NPI is 1821088410. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF UNION UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year:1991

The provider's business location address is:

605 GLENWOOD DR
SUITE 105
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37404-108
Phone: (423) 495-3304
Fax: (423) 495-2589

The NPI 1821088410 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS:G0101)
  • Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (HCPCS:Q0091)
  • Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS:81002)
  • Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS:81003)
  • Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope (HCPCS:52000)
  • Ultrasound pelvis through vagina (HCPCS:76830)
  • Bone density measurement using dedicated x-ray machine (HCPCS:77080)
  • Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS:G0439)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/25/2005 and was last updated on 3/4/2010.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207VG0400XObstetrics & GynecologyGynecologyMD0000025662TENNESSEEYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
13060933OTHERTENNESSEEBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD/TN
23060933OTHERTENNESSEEBLUECARD
33095036MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDTENNESSEEMEDICARE #
4G22087MEDICARE UPIN
53060933OTHERTENNESSEEBLUECARE

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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