MATTHEW R. PORTER MD – NPI #1023095676
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

MATTHEW PORTER is a physician located in WACO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023095676 to MATTHEW PORTER on December 26, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 23, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MATTHEW PORTER below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW R. PORTER

NPI Number
1023095676
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW R. PORTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
600 W. STATE HWY 6
WACO, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 313-6700 Fax: (254) 313-4531
Mailing address
1600 PROVIDENCE DR
WACO, TX 76707-2261
Phone: (254) 313-4200 Fax: (254) 313-4326
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 23, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TX K1622

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MATTHEW PORTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE HEALTH CENTER
      6901 MEDICAL PARKWAY
      WACO, TX 76712
  • HOSPICE
    • INTERIM HOSPICE OF GRANBURY
      2420 WYCON DR STE 401
      WACO, TX 76712

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