VERNA J. PORTER MD – NPI #1699774414
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

VERNA PORTER is a physician located in EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699774414 to VERNA PORTER on July 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on May 24, 2021. 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 VERNA PORTER below.

NPI Profile for
VERNA J. PORTER

NPI Number
1699774414
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VERNA J. PORTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2001 STATE ST
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205-1803
Phone: (618) 271-9191 Fax: (618) 271-9617
1 Other location(s):
6000 Bond Ave
Centreville, IL 62207-2328
Phone: (618) 332-2740
Fax: (618) 337-6546
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 24, 2021

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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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
KY 36222

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2001 STATE ST,
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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

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