Christopher R Porter, MD - Medicare Urology in Seattle, WA

Christopher R Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Ali'i Health Center and his current practice location is 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 223-6600.

Christopher R Porter is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00040884) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174616437.

Contact Information

Christopher R Porter, MD
1100 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756
(206) 223-6600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher R Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience34 Years
Location1100 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher R Porter graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174616437
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002869146
  • Enrollment ID: I20240116004463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher R Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174616437NPI-NPPES
MD9271WMedicaidAK
0039595OtherWALABOR AND INDUSTRIES #
8893529OtherWAMEDICARE PTAN
US2852383OtherWAAETNA SPECIALIST PIN
8317430MedicaidWA
7561POOtherWABLUE SHIELD #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD00040884 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kona Community HospitalKealakekua, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ali'i Health Center448698454938

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher R Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlii Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285107698
PECOS PAC ID: 4486984549
Enrollment ID: O20191002003639

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher R Porter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher R Porter, MD
1100 Olive Way # Ms /m4-pa,
Seattle, WA 98101-1873

Ph: (206) 515-5811
Christopher R Porter, MD
1100 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Ph: (206) 223-6600

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