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MICHAEL H. PORTER DDS
NPI 1578890620
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Charleston, SC

Active since November 11, 2009Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 18, 2027
2320 COSGROVE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29405(843) 554-5003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael H. Porter Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL H. PORTER DDS (NPI 1578890620) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (8396) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He has opted out of Medicare through December 18, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in North Charleston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578890620
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL H. PORTERCredential: DDS
Location Address2320 COSGROVE AVECharleston, SC 29405-7644
Mailing Address2320 Cosgrove AveCharleston, SC 29405-7644 · (843) 554-5003
Phone(843) 554-5003
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2020
✔ NPI 1578890620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 8396
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
2320 COSGROVE AVE, Charleston, SC 29405
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17398 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406-4613 · Phone (214) 728-4858

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Michael H. Porter Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 18, 2017 through December 18, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 18, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 18, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. LON R DOLES D.D.S.
Specialist
2320 COSGROVE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Charleston County (843) 554-5003
JOHN W RATLIFF DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2320 COSGROVE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Charleston County (843) 554-5003
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES OF CHARLESTON
Specialist
2320 COSGROVE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Charleston County (843) 554-5003

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 Michael Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Porter is 1578890620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2009.

Where is Michael Porter located?

Michael Porter practices at 2320 Cosgrove Ave, Charleston, SC 29405. The listed phone number is (843) 554-5003.

What is Michael Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Michael Porter enrolled in Medicare?

No. Michael Porter has opted out of Medicare through December 18, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Michael Porter accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Michael 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Porter was last updated on May 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.