Dr John Michael Porter, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Statesboro, GA

Dr John Michael Porter, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Statesboro, Georgia. His current practice location is 360 Northside Dr E, Statesboro, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 764-9147.

Dr John Michael Porter is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number OPT001822) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1386606374.

Contact Information

Dr John Michael Porter, OD
360 Northside Dr E,
Statesboro, GA 30458-4839
(912) 764-9147
(912) 764-7219

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Michael Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location360 Northside Dr E, Statesboro, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386606374
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870750144
  • Enrollment ID: I20120130000513

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Michael Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386606374NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT001822 (Georgia)Primary

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 Michael Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLord Eye Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083675136
PECOS PAC ID: 6305830274
Enrollment ID: O20040413001044

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 Michael 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 Michael Porter, OD
Po Box 1009, 360 Northside Dr. E,
Statesboro, GA 30459-1009

Ph: (912) 764-9147
Dr John Michael Porter, OD
360 Northside Dr E,
Statesboro, GA 30458-4839

Ph: (912) 764-9147

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