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DR. PAUL JOSEPH PORRES DO
NPI 1952563371
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since June 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR., COLUMBIA, SC 29203(800) 491-0909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2024, Aug 20, 2018, Nov 4, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Paul Joseph Porres Do NPPES

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

DR. PAUL JOSEPH PORRES DO (NPI 1952563371) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in Georgia (89722) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952563371
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL JOSEPH PORRESCredential: DO
Location AddressSC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.Columbia, SC 29203
Mailing AddressSc House Calls Inc., 111 Doctors Cir.Columbia, SC 29203 · (800) 491-0909 · Fax (606) 437-0595
Phone(800) 491-0909
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio University, College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1952563371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 89722✔ Licensed in KY · 04058✔ Licensed in SC · 1560
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 89722 (GA), 1560 (SC)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., Columbia, SC 29203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.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

Dr. Paul Joseph Porres Do 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 ID4880719574
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120807000899, I20240927001265
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Porres reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sc House Calls Inc
3.1 mi
Family Medicine
111 DOCTOR CIR
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and South Carolina enrollments
  • 139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518048859 (800) 491-0909
Palmetto Health
3.2 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Prisma Health-Midlands
  • 373 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780005827 (803) 296-2663
Prisma Health University Medical Group
3.4 mi
Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679161483 (864) 522-8615
App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC
57 mi
Emergency Medicine
1304 W BOBO NEWSOM HWY
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457878084 (843) 339-2100
Greenville Health System
59 mi
Emergency Medicine
22725 HIGHWAY 76 E
Clinton, SC 29325
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033550058 (864) 833-9100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

ASHLEY DOUGLAS LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
ASHLEY MARIA BELTON APRN
Nurse Practitioner
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTOR CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
MRS. JENNIFER PARKER JACKSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
MR. SERGEI MAKHENZON OT
Occupational Therapist
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
HANAA BENCHEKROUN BELABBES MD
Internal Medicine
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
ZENDREA E GOVAN LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
KASEY WATSON OT
Occupational Therapist
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909
NATASHA BRADY APRN
Nurse Practitioner
SC HOUSE CALLS INC., 111 DOCTORS CIR.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 491-0909

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 Paul Porres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Porres is 1952563371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008.

Where is Paul Porres located?

Paul Porres practices at Sc House Calls Inc. 111 Doctors Cir., Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (800) 491-0909.

What is Paul Porres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Paul Porres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Porres 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 Paul Porres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Porres reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sc House Calls Inc (Columbia, SC), Palmetto Health (Columbia, SC), Prisma Health University Medical Group (Columbia, SC), App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC (Hartsville, SC) and Greenville Health System (Clinton, SC). 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 Paul Porres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Porres accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Paul Porres 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 Paul Porres was last updated on August 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.