CHRISTOPHER G PORTER
NPI 1639674609
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 29, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251(210) 245-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Jul 25, 2023, Mar 29, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher G Porter NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER G PORTER (NPI 1639674609) is an individual surgical oncology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3300) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639674609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER G PORTER
Location Address11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210San Antonio, TX 78251-3586
Mailing Address11130 Christus Hls Ste 210San Antonio, TX 78251-3586 · (210) 245-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1639674609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W3300
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License W3300 (TX)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210, San Antonio, TX 78251

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher G Porter 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.

PECOS PAC ID3870843980
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240911002276, I20260318001996
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Porter reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Oncology
4101 JAMES CASEY ST STE 100
Austin, TX 78745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,054 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4150 NELSON RD STE G
Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
82525 HIGHWAY 25
Folsom, LA 70437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
100 MAPLE AVE E
Vienna, VA 22180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,379 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78251 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 5

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11130 CHRISTUS HLS STE 210
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251

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 Christopher Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Porter is 1639674609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2018.

Where is Christopher Porter located?

Christopher Porter practices at 11130 Christus Hls Ste 210, San Antonio, TX 78251. The listed phone number is (210) 245-2000.

What is Christopher Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Christopher Porter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Porter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Porter reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Texas Oncology PA (Austin, TX), Ochsner Clinic LLC (Lake Charles, LA), St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1 (Folsom, LA) and Inova Health Care Services (Vienna, VA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Porter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Porter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Christopher 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 Christopher Porter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Porter is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Porter was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.