Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Porres accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Porres 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 Paul J. Porres see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 20 services for Paul J. Porres. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Porres's NPI number?
- 1952563371. 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 Paul J. Porres, 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)13 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression71%
- Heart failure71%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Porres is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1053 Ctr StWest Columbia, SC 29169 (800) 491‑0909
- 111 Doctor CirColumbia, SC 29203 (800) 491‑0909
- 1624 Main StColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 454‑0365
- 624 Ellis StAugusta, GA 30901 (800) 491‑0909
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Porres as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SC House Calls Inc432 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SC House Calls Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952563371 |
| 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
- 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