Melissa Porter, PA-C
NPI 1740414705 · Physician Assistant · Savannah, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Porter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Savannah, GA (NPI 1740414705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740414705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005563 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
3,101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 697 | $5 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 533 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 485 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 243 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 229 | $9 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 177 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 315 | 115 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 247 | 78 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 185 | 164 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 183 | 52 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 129 | 58 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 128 | 105 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$936 across 59 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
- 2009-05-06
- Last updated
- 2011-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Porter's NPI number?
- Melissa Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740414705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Porter's specialty?
- Melissa Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Porter located?
- Melissa Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405-6736.
- What is Melissa Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Porter is (912) 790-4000.
- Does Melissa Porter accept Medicare?
- Melissa Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Porter's NPI (1740414705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.