DR. THOMAS W. PORTER III M.D.
NPI 1235230574
Internal Medicine in Pasadena, TX
About Dr. Thomas W. Porter Iii M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. THOMAS W. PORTER III M.D. (NPI 1235230574) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pasadena, Texas, licensed in Texas (J2743) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1989).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Thomas W. Porter Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Harris Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77506 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Thomas Porter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Thomas Porter is 1235230574. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.
Where is Thomas Porter located?
Thomas Porter practices at 927 Shaw Ave, Pasadena, TX 77506. The listed phone number is (713) 982-5900.
What is Thomas Porter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Thomas Porter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Thomas Porter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Thomas Porter accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Thomas Porter as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Thomas Porter affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Thomas Porter is affiliated with Harris Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Thomas Porter was last updated on February 28, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
