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Michael E. Portner, MD

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About Dr. Portner

Michael E. Portner, MD is a healthcare provider in Cleveland, MS specializing in nephrology. Michael trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,115 services to 345 patients. The services billed most often include dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation. This provider record is associated with NPI 1659439867.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Nephrology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

MS licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 09174As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1659439867Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Portner specialize in?

Dr. Portner is a kidney specialist in Cleveland, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Portner located?

Dr. Portner is listed at 803 First Street, Cleveland, MS 38732. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Portner's phone number?

The number on file is (662) 843-2721. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Portner?

Dr. Portner's National Provider Identifier is 1659439867. 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. Portner go to medical school?

Dr. Portner attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Portner have?

Dr. Portner has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Portner do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Portner provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Portner's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Portner. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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