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Active NPI 1740414705 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa Lawhorn Porter , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Savannah, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Porter, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Savannah, GA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Melissa Porter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 230 E DERENNE AVE.

Melissa Porter is affiliated with Urological Associates Of Savannah, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury, automated urinalysis test, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

230 E Derenne Ave

Savannah, GA 314056736

Telephone 9127904000
Fax 9127904407
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Savannah, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs +6.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.1 Yrs
State Avg: 12.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
247 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Porter (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Savannah Specialty Average (10.1 Years) 10.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury
697 576 $30.00 $5.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test
533 451 $27.00 $2.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
485 429 $249.91 $101.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
243 222 $200.00 $71.91
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
229 218 $25.00 $8.57
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
177 163 $30.00 $3.09
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
117 115 $97.00 $17.87
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
110 101 $69.00 $10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
102 93 $43.00 $7.61
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
78 72 $92.00 $9.78
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
75 73 $90.02 $20.05
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing
70 68 $60.00 $5.58
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation
39 20 $180.00 $59.03
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
36 36 $125.00 $22.66
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube
25 22 $157.00 $35.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
21 20 $95.00 $44.51
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
16 16 $350.00 $64.00
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
13 12 $25.00 $13.25
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
13 12 $237.00 $48.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
11 11 $55.00 $11.19
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total
11 11 $142.00 $25.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 005563

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urological Associates Of Savannah, Pc

230 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 314056736

Urological Associates Of Savannah, Pc

230 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 314056736

Phone: 9127904000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 10, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2011

Registered at 230 E DERENNE AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 314056736 (Tel: 9127904000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 14459, SAVANNAH, GA 314161459 (Tel: 9127904000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2011

Recorded as MELISSA PORTER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2011

Physician Assistant (License #005563 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 06, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740414705
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 06, 2009
Last Update: November 10, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 14459

Savannah, GA 314161459

Phone: 9127904000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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