Dr Verna J Porter, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in East Saint Louis, IL

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Dr Verna J Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in East Saint Louis, Illinois. She went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Obhg Illinois Sc and her current practice location is 2001 State St, East Saint Louis, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 271-9191.

Dr Verna J Porter is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-102524) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1699774414.

Contact Information

Dr Verna J Porter, MD
2001 State St,
East Saint Louis, IL 62205-1803
(618) 271-9191
(618) 271-9617

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Verna J Porter
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location2001 State St, East Saint Louis, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Verna J Porter attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699774414
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789627373
  • Enrollment ID: I20060817000411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Verna J Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699774414NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 36222 (Kentucky)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036-102524 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Saint John's Health CenterSanta monica, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Obhg Illinois Sc781017970214

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 Verna J Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameObhg Illinois Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700107216
PECOS PAC ID: 7810179702
Enrollment ID: O20110314001065

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 Verna 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
Dr Verna J Porter, MD
2001 State St,
East Saint Louis, IL 62205-1803

Ph: (618) 271-9191		Dr Verna J Porter, MD
2001 State St,
East Saint Louis, IL 62205-1803

Ph: (618) 271-9191

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Practice Location: 2001 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62205
Phone: 618-271-9191    Fax: 618-271-9617

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