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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PORTER
Dean Priest Porter, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Houston, TX. Dean is a 1989 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Dean cared for 2,900 Medicare patients across 3,642 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 777-7145
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7710 BEECHNUT ST SUITE 100
Houston, TX 77074
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,642 services · 2,900 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
93 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
22 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
773 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
341 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
299 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
292 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
283 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
166 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Porter?
Dr. Porter is an ophthalmology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Porter's address?
Dr. Porter is listed at 7710 BEECHNUT ST SUITE 100, Houston, TX 77074. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Porter?
The number on file is (713) 777-7145. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier is 1699725218. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Porter train?
Dr. Porter attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Porter been practicing?
Dr. Porter has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Porter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Porter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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