Steven J Porter, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Texarkana, TX

Steven J Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Texarkana, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Christus Trinity Clinic and his current practice location is 2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 302a, Texarkana, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 614-5160.

Steven J Porter is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L9435) 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 1922071737.

Contact Information

Steven J Porter, MD
2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 302a,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2387
(903) 614-5160
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Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven J Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 302a, Texarkana, Texas
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:
  • Steven J Porter graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922071737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355378696
  • Enrollment ID: I20211210000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven J Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922071737NPI-NPPES
00A903740MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A90374 (California)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery L9435 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TXHospital
Wadley Regional Medical CenterTexarkana, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christus Trinity Clinic30724267411227

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. Steven J Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristus Trinity Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684225
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426741
Enrollment ID: O20031204001091

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. Steven J 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
Steven J Porter, MD
Po Box 846098,
Dallas, TX 75284-6098

Ph: (903) 606-6400
Steven J Porter, MD
2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 302a,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2387

Ph: (903) 614-5160

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Harold Gordon Weems Jr., MD
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Phone: 903-614-5670    Fax: 903-614-5674
Ermias Shawel Abebe, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 903-614-3000    Fax: 903-614-3525
Dr. Frank Delzon Hamlin Jr., MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2602 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903-614-5260    Fax: 903-614-5265
Douglas Thompson, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903-614-3000    Fax: 903-614-3525

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