Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Portugal, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1043405830
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2021 22Nd St
Bakersfield, CA 933013802
(661) 864-7076
fax (661) 864-7131
Additional location
3838 San Dimas, Ste B-231
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 578-0609

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 23, 2022
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A108655 · California #RESIDENT

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043405830. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
177
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$27,738
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 49 43 $175
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 40 20 $80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $170
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 20 19 $331
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 19 19 $18
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 12 12 $225

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Bakersfield Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$108
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $75.28
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $32.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$108

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
61
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$333
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 30 28 $123
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 16 $154
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 13 $56

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Denise Portugal's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Portugal practices Surgery Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Denise Portugal practice?
Dr. Denise Portugal practices at 2021 22Nd St, Bakersfield, CA 933013802. Office phone: 6618647076.
What is Dr. Denise Portugal's NPI?
Dr. Denise Portugal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043405830, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Portugal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Denise Portugal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Portugal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.