Dr. Robert P Porter
Diagnostic Radiology in Harrisburg, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert P Porter, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Harrisburg, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, J C Blair Memorial Hospital, Lock Haven Hospital, Sunbury Community Hospital. Dr. Robert P Porter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Saline Valley Diagnostic Radiology Sc. Dr. Robert P Porter may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (618) 252-8337 to request Dr. Robert P Porter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Robert P Porter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3870587835 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 36 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Robert P Porter attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1194718189
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 25, 2005
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Robert P Porter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert P Porter has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 36 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Nuclear Medicine
click for detail Nuclear Medicine A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology
click for detail Nuclear Cardiology A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Imaging & Therapy
click for detail Nuclear Imaging & Therapy A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Nuclear Medicine / In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine
click for detail In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Body Imaging
click for detail Body Imaging A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Neuroradiology
click for detail Neuroradiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
click for detail Nuclear Radiology A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
click for detail Pediatric Radiology A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology
click for detail Radiation Oncology A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Therapeutic Radiology
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Neuroimaging
click for detail Diagnostic Neuroimaging A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
- Radiology / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A radiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 35071752 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Coudersport, Pennsylvania | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lock Haven, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Sunbury, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Saline Valley Diagnostic Radiology Sc
| Saline Valley Diagnostic Radiology Sc | 18 |
Practice Locations
112 E Clark St
Harrisburg, IL 62946-2703
Phone: (618) 252-8337
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
100 Hospital Dr
Harrisburg, IL 62946-2454
Phone: (713) 461-3573
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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