Quick answers
- Does Brent J. Portz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent J. Portz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brent J. Portz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 440 Original Medicare patients and 16,212 services for Brent J. Portz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent J. Portz's NPI number?
- 1285016048. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brent J. Portz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 440 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,212 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)12,800 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (37253)389 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)250 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel (37252)248 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)241 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes68%
- Heart failure56%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Hospitals where Brent J. Portz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent J. Portz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- ECU Health Bertie HospitalWindsor, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341304
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
- ECU Health Roanoke Chowan HospitalAhoskie, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340099
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent J. Portz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 511 Paladin DrGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 752‑8880
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent J. Portz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eastern Nephrology Associates PLLC77 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Greenville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eastern Nephrology Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285016048 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians