Brent Portz, D.O.
NPI 1285016048 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brent Portz, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1285016048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285016048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0116028595 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,033 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Each Additional Vessel37253 | 389 | $154 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 250 | $35 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Initial Vessel37252 | 248 | $843 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 241 | $46 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 160 | $1,070 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 126 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 | 37 |
| Carvedilol | 121 | 33 |
| Valsartan | 102 | 19 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 98 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 89 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate/Valsartanbrand: Amlodipine-Valsartan | 80 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 79 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$705 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-29
- Last updated
- 2018-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brent Portz's NPI number?
- Brent Portz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285016048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brent Portz's specialty?
- Brent Portz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brent Portz located?
- Brent Portz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Lee St # 800133, Charlottesville, VA 22908-2922.
- What is Brent Portz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brent Portz is (434) 924-8661.
- Does Brent Portz accept Medicare?
- Brent Portz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brent Portz's NPI active?
- Yes — Brent Portz's NPI (1285016048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.