LYNN H. PORTER M.D. – NPI #1508874751
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

LYNN PORTER is a physician located in ROBERTSDALE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508874751 to LYNN PORTER on August 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 25, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LYNN PORTER below.

NPI Profile for
LYNN H. PORTER

NPI Number
1508874751
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LYNN H. PORTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
18317 US HWY 90
ROBERTSDALE, AL 36567
Phone: (251) 947-2000 Fax: (251) 947-5399
Mailing address
PO BOX 850489
MOBILE, AL 36685-0489
Phone: (251) 342-3949 Fax: (251) 631-3361
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 AL 00014153

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LYNN PORTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1613 NORTH MCKENZIE STREET
      FOLEY, AL 36535
    • THOMAS HOSPITAL
      750 MORPHY AVENUE
      FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF FOLEY
      200 WEST LAUREL AVENUE, SUITE 210
      FOLEY, AL 36535
    • COMFORT CARE COASTAL HOME HEALTH
      1390 NORTH MCKENZIE STREET
      FOLEY, AL 36535
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      9037 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SUITE B
      DAPHNE, AL 36526
  • NURSING HOME
    • ROBERTSDALE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CTR
      18700 U S HIGHWAY 90
      ROBERTSDALE, AL 36567
  • HOSPICE
    • KINDRED HOSPICE-MOBILE
      2800 DAUPHIN STREET, SUITE 103
      MOBILE, AL 36606

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