Dr. Thomas Porter, MD - Internal Medicine in Pasadena, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Porter, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Pasadena, TX. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1989, Dr. Porter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 927 SHAW AVE.

Dr. Porter is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, 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. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

927 Shaw Ave

Pasadena, TX 775061430

Telephone 7139825900

Fax 2814319181

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harris County Hospital District Facility NPI 1235139981

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Pasadena, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +9.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

36 Specialists

Practicing in Pasadena, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

19.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Porter (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Pasadena Specialty Average (27.1 Years) 27.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	293	17	$90.00	$74.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	29	$280.73	$97.77
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	38	23	$46.00	$16.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	19	$405.18	$145.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	366	18	$90.00	$75.24
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	69	15	$105.00	$103.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	24	$274.67	$100.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	18	$403.07	$147.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	551	46	$90.00	$69.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	27	$273.83	$101.77
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	41	19	$105.00	$91.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	22	$403.00	$150.86
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	25	24	$180.00	$167.05
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$180.00	$97.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,002	65	$90.08	$70.68
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	76	36	$105.00	$93.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	28	$264.00	$104.02
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	34	31	$180.00	$170.69
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	20	$390.00	$153.61
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	15	12	$97.00	$37.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,102	84	$90.00	$71.12
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	143	53	$106.00	$93.87
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	91	43	$90.00	$70.83
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	52	34	$60.00	$44.71
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	34	28	$194.00	$53.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	27	$226.00	$82.37
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	30	29	$170.33	$169.15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	20	$319.00	$116.41
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	26	20	$118.00	$27.11
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$180.00	$98.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	642	95	$60.00	$44.36
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	493	102	$90.00	$69.13
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	252	80	$106.00	$91.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	49	$224.00	$80.37
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	53	50	$170.00	$166.34
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	24	18	$150.00	$136.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	21	17	$315.00	$113.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$145.00	$52.18
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$180.00	$97.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,240	116	$90.01	$68.15
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	474	102	$105.97	$89.87
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	138	64	$60.00	$43.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	41	$223.00	$80.04
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	57	55	$173.68	$164.33
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	32	22	$150.00	$133.14
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$180.00	$94.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	17	$316.00	$113.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,950	104	$90.00	$67.14
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	562	106	$106.09	$88.89
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	99	43	$150.00	$132.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	33	$223.00	$79.69
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	53	53	$176.04	$162.14
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	39	14	$60.00	$43.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	21	$315.00	$112.86
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	25	25	$180.00	$93.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX J2743

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX J2743

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License TX J2742

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138732000

Baylor College Of Medicine

1502 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138734900

Baylor College Of Medicine

927 Shaw Ave, Pasadena, TX 775061430

Phone: 7134776851

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Douglas Hamilton , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033299391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rashmi Rode , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1104065135

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Johnson , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1134466741

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kelvin Shepherd , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1154359503

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Karla Alba , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1184079485

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Yusra Azhar , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1306454392

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 28, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 28, 2011

Registered at 927 SHAW AVE, PASADENA, TX 775061430 (Tel: 7139825900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2011

Registered at 7830 MOONLIGHT CT, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459 (Tel: 2814313488)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 28, 2011

Recorded as THOMAS PORTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 28, 2011

Emergency Medicine (License #J2743 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Dr. Thomas W. Porter , MD

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

Baylor College Of Medicine

Baylor College Of Medicine

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

NPI Administrative Meta

Mailing Address