Dr John A Porter, MD - Medicare Neurology in Greenville, SC

Dr John A Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Health Services Of Central Georgia and his current practice location is 3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 330, Greenville, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 516-1170.

Dr John A Porter is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 51877) 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 1487636999.

Contact Information

Dr John A Porter, MD
3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 330,
Greenville, SC 29601-3972
(864) 516-1170
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John A Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience53 Years
Location3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 330, Greenville, South Carolina
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:
  • Dr John A Porter graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487636999
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799750048
  • Enrollment ID: I20180713001299

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John A Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487636999NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 51877 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical Center, Navicent Health (the)Macon, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health Services Of Central Georgia9638076730214

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. Dr John A Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealth Services Of Central Georgia
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184679482
PECOS PAC ID: 9638076730
Enrollment ID: O20031217000270

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. Dr John A 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
Dr John A Porter, MD
131 Commonwealth Dr Ste 240,
Greenville, SC 29615-5194

Ph: (864) 516-1170
Dr John A Porter, MD
3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 330,
Greenville, SC 29601-3972

Ph: (864) 516-1170

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