Dr Walker Porterfield, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Johnston, IA

Dr Walker Porterfield, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Johnston, Iowa. His current practice location is 5525 Merle Hay Rd Ste 165, Johnston, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 212-5715.

Dr Walker Porterfield is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 109680) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1336884717.

Contact Information

Dr Walker Porterfield, DC
5525 Merle Hay Rd Ste 165,
Johnston, IA 50131-1446
(515) 212-5715
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Walker Porterfield
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractor
Location5525 Merle Hay Rd Ste 165, Johnston, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336884717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2022
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274917190
  • Enrollment ID: I20220826000715

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walker Porterfield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336884717NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 109680 (Iowa)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Walker Porterfield allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameClarity Chiropractic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679218903
PECOS PAC ID: 2365826286
Enrollment ID: O20220826000425

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Walker Porterfield, DC
5525 Merle Hay Rd Ste 165,
Johnston, IA 50131-1446

Ph: (515) 212-5715
Dr Walker Porterfield, DC
5525 Merle Hay Rd Ste 165,
Johnston, IA 50131-1446

Ph: (515) 212-5715

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Chiropractor in Johnston, IA

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5765 Merle Hay Rd Ste 10, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-318-1246    
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Chiropractor
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6110 Nw 86th St Ste 102, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-276-4946    Fax: 515-276-6535
Dr. Aaron Jon Giddings, D.C.
Chiropractor
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5765 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 10, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-270-6737    Fax: 515-727-2223
Dr. Eric Herrmann, D.C.
Chiropractor
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6110 Nw 86th St, #102, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-276-4946    
Dr. Shane Taffe, D.C.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Practice Location: 6110 Nw 86th St, #102, Johnston, IA 50131
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