Michael Porter, DDS
NPI 1578890620 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Charleston, SC
Michael Porter, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1578890620).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578890620
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8396 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 110 | 98 |
| Amoxicillin | 97 | 80 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 95 | 84 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 83 | 75 |
| Ibuprofen | 82 | 74 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 31 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$598 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7398 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406-4613Phone: (214) 728-4858
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-11
- Last updated
- 2020-05-19
- Certified
- 2020-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Porter's NPI number?
- Michael Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578890620, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Porter's specialty?
- Michael Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Michael Porter located?
- Michael Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2320 Cosgrove Ave, Charleston, SC 29405-7644.
- What is Michael Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Porter is (843) 554-5003.
- Is Michael Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Porter's NPI (1578890620) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.