Dr. Christopher P Porterfield
Cardiac Electrophysiology in San Luis Obispo, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher P Porterfield, MD,MPH, is a Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist in San Luis Obispo, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Twin Cities Community Hospital. Dr. Christopher P Porterfield also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp. Dr. Christopher P Porterfield accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 782-8844 to request Dr. Christopher P Porterfield the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher P Porterfield |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8224173067 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiac Electrophysiology (primary specialty)
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
Experience
- Over 18 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.
- MPH
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher P Porterfield graduated from medical school in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1689792327
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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 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 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. Christopher P Porterfield
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher P Porterfield has been primarily specialized in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology for over 18 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
click for detail Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
| C128646 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| C128646 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Santa Maria, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Templeton, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp
| Coastal Cardiology A Medical Corp | 13 |
Practice Locations
1941 Johnson Ave
Ste 101
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4154
Phone: (805) 782-8844
Fax: (805) 782-8859
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
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 28, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Christopher P Porterfield [NPI: 1689792327]Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)