Dr. Lauren P Porras

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 13+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lauren P Porras, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Siler City, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 2011, having over 13 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Chatham Hospital Inc, University Of North Carolina Hospital. Dr. Lauren P Porras also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Chatham Hospital Inc. Dr. Lauren P Porras accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 799-4000 to request Dr. Lauren P Porras the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 475 Progress Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344-6787

Phone 1: (919) 799-4000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lauren P Porras
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3577788413
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Sports Medicine

Experience

  • Over 13 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Lauren P Porras attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 2011.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639460579
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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.
  • EHR - She 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.
  • MHI - She 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.
  • MOC - She 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. Lauren P Porras

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lauren P Porras has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 13 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Chatham Hospital Inc


Practice Locations

475 Progress Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344-6787
Phone: (919) 799-4000
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Lauren P Porras [NPI: 1639460579]Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine