Kenneth Porter, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Lemont, IL

Kenneth Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Lemont, Illinois. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Lemont Primary Care, Sc and his current practice location is 15505 127th St, Lemont, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (630) 257-2265.

Kenneth Porter is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-074508) 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 1174639645.

Contact Information

Kenneth Porter, MD
15505 127th St,
Lemont, IL 60439-4433
(630) 257-2265
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location15505 127th St, Lemont, Illinois
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:
  • Kenneth Porter attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174639645
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496943169
  • Enrollment ID: I20110104000033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174639645NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 036-074508 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lemont Primary Care, Sc11535198222

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. Kenneth Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLemont Primary Care, Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558477034
PECOS PAC ID: 1153519822
Enrollment ID: O20101222000035

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. Kenneth 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
Kenneth Porter, MD
15505 127th St,
Lemont, IL 60439-4433

Ph: (630) 257-2265
Kenneth Porter, MD
15505 127th St,
Lemont, IL 60439-4433

Ph: (630) 257-2265

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Pediatrics Doctors in Lemont, IL

Dr. Faith Suzanne Myers, D.O.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15900 W 127th St, Suite 261, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630-243-7683    Fax: 630-243-8184
Payal Shah Patel, D.O.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15884 W 127th St Ste H, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630-243-7683    Fax: 630-243-8184

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