Dr Joseph Christopher Portera, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Joseph Christopher Portera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority, Erlanger Health and his current practice location is 605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 495-3304.

Dr Joseph Christopher Portera is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000025662) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821088410.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Christopher Portera, MD
605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1108
(423) 495-3304
(423) 495-2589



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Christopher Portera
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location605 Glenwood Dr, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph Christopher Portera attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821088410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638113731
  • Enrollment ID: I20050618000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Christopher Portera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821088410NPI-NPPES
3060933OtherTNBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD/TN
3060933OtherTNBLUECARE
3060933OtherTNBLUECARD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology MD0000025662 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority0547179731156
Erlanger Health1153780226352

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Entity NameChattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154751931
PECOS PAC ID: 0547179731
Enrollment ID: O20040302001086

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Entity NameErlanger Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477256303
PECOS PAC ID: 1153780226
Enrollment ID: O20230707000849

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph Christopher Portera is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Christopher Portera, MD
605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1108

Ph: (423) 495-3304
Dr Joseph Christopher Portera, MD
605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1108

Ph: (423) 495-3304

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Chattanooga, TN

John Sindos Adams Sr., MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 929 Spring Creek Road, Suite 104, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Phone: 423-510-0250    Fax: 423-510-9524
Dr. Alicia Renee Allen, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-899-9133    Fax: 423-855-8176
Dr. Charles Patrick Johnson, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1751 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-778-8558    Fax: 423-778-8560
Dr. William Joel Moss, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1755 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 205, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-756-0863    Fax: 706-937-2377
Mr. Gary A. Brunvoll, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7490 Ziegler Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-648-6020    Fax: 423-648-6025
Elizabeth Maria Bowers, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1751 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-778-9500    Fax: 423-778-8882
Porche' Warren Adams, DO, MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 935 Spring Creek Rd Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Phone: 423-510-0250    Fax: 423-510-9524

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