CLIFFORD A. PORTER MD – NPI #1497828487
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
CLIFFORD PORTER is a surgeon located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497828487 to CLIFFORD PORTER on November 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
CLIFFORD A. PORTER
(more than 19 years ago)
TACOMA, WA 98405 Phone: (253) 383-5949 Fax: (253) 383-5953
Identifiers for CLIFFORD PORTER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | L&I | WA | 161768 |
| OTHER | REGENCE BLUE SHIELD | WA | 5491PO |
| MEDICAID | WA | 8265175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
WA | MD00036710 |
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