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- 605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105, Chattanooga, TN 37404
About Dr. Portera
Joseph C. Portera, MD practices gynecology in Chattanooga, TN. Joseph is a 1991 graduate of Albany Medical College of Union University. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,400 Medicare patients across 1,745 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and urinalysis, manual test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821088410.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 495-3304
- Email not available
Practice Locations
605 GLENWOOD DR SUITE 105
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic health
- Uterine fibroids
- Adenomyosis
- Bartholin cyst
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Ovarian cysts
- Tilted uterus
- Uterine polyps
Most searched conditions
Cervical health
Dermatology
Fertility
Hormonal
Hormonal health
Infection
Infections
Menstrual disorders
- Absent periods
- Bleeding After Sex
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Spotting between periods
Menstrual health
- Ovulation Pain
Oncology
Pelvic floor
Pelvic pain
Pregnancy & postpartum
Sexual health
STDs
Uterine health
- Abnormally Shaped Uterus
- Uterine Scarring
Vaginal health
Vulvar health
- Painful Swollen Labia
- Vaginal itching
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Preventive care
- STI and STD Screening
- Annual well-woman exam
- HPV vaccine
- Preconception counseling
Women's health
Cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Cervical cryotherapy
- Colposcopy
- LEEP
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Depo-Provera shot
- IUD Removal
- Morning-after pill consultation
- Nexplanon removal
Cosmetic & reconstructive
- Vaginal Tightening Surgery
Cosmetic surgery
Diagnostic imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonogram
Diagnostic procedures
Fertility
Fertility & surgical
Hormonal
- Hormone Pellet Implantation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Prescription for vaginal estrogen
In-office procedure
- Cervical Polyp Removal
- Vulvar Cyst Removal
In-office procedures
Laser therapy
- Vaginal laser therapy
Minimally invasive
- Fibroid Embolization
- Radiofrequency Fibroid Ablation
Pain management
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic floor therapy evaluation
- Pessary fitting and management
Pelvic floor surgery
Postpartum care
- Postpartum follow-up care
Pregnancy care
- Cervical Stitch
- Medication abortion consultation
Reproductive health
- In-Clinic Surgical Abortion
Sexual wellness
- O-Shot (PRP Vaginal Injection)
- Vaginal Radiofrequency Treatment
Surgery
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Fallopian tube removal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Myomectomy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Permanent contraception by tubal ligation
- Uterine polyp removal
Surgical
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Hymen Removal Surgery
- Uterine Septum Repair
Urogynecology
- Bladder Botox Injections
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,745 services · 1,400 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
54 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder | Procedure | 51725 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
46 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
53 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
52 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type | A4562 |
48 | More often than most peers in Gynecology | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
559 | More than most peers in Gynecology |
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.
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.
Other gynecology specialists in Chattanooga 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 1
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Portera's specialty?
Dr. Portera is a gynecology in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Portera?
Dr. Portera is listed at 605 Glenwood Dr Suite 105, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Portera?
The number on file is (423) 495-3304. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Portera's NPI number?
Dr. Portera's National Provider Identifier is 1821088410. 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
What is Dr. Portera's medical education?
Dr. Portera attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Portera been practicing?
Dr. Portera has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Portera known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Portera performs procedures including electronic assessment of bladder emptying, simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina and complete ultrasound scan of pelvis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Portera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Portera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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