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LAKENDRA PORTER NP
NPI 1174075360
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hixson, TN

Active since November 04, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126, HIXSON, TN 37343(865) 201-7035(865) 761-2726 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2022, Sep 5, 2019, Dec 6, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lakendra Porter Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAKENDRA PORTER NP (NPI 1174075360) is an individual family provider in Hixson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (21590) and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174075360
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLAKENDRA PORTERCredential: NP
Location Address5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126Hixson, TN 37343-3791
Mailing Address5450 Highway 153 Ste 126Hixson, TN 37343-3791 · (865) 201-7035 · Fax (865) 761-2726
Phone(865) 201-7035
Fax(865) 761-2726
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1174075360 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 21590
5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126, Hixson, TN 37343
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12023 Clay StKnoxville, TN 37917-4108 · Phone (865) 201-7035 · Fax (865) 761-2726

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lakendra Porter Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224397989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180125002500, I20250506001397
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Lakendra Porter reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
83 mi
Counselor
1504 WILLIAMS DR
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043267107 (615) 278-2241
Garner Behavioral Hospital, LLC
379 mi
Adult Mental Health
3200 WATERFIELD DR
Garner, NC 27529
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548049679 (888) 603-0020
Access Telecare, PLLC
683 mi
Internal Medicine
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013303080 (972) 449-0540
Forefront-Matteson Medical Services PC
683 mi
Psychiatry
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659982551 (972) 449-0540
Forefront-Rosenzweig Medical Services Professional Corporation
683 mi
Psychiatry
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588101745 (972) 449-0540

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
125 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
43 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37343 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. NATALIE AKINS M.S., M.A., AMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 503-2612
DIGNIFIED HEALTHCARE
Nurse Practitioner
5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (865) 201-7035

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lakendra Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakendra Porter is 1174075360. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2016.

Where is Lakendra Porter located?

Lakendra Porter practices at 5450 Highway 153 Ste 126, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (865) 201-7035.

What is Lakendra Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Lakendra Porter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakendra Porter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lakendra Porter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lakendra Porter reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (Murfreesboro, TN), Garner Behavioral Hospital, LLC (Garner, NC), Access Telecare, PLLC (Dallas, TX), Forefront-Matteson Medical Services PC (Dallas, TX) and Forefront-Rosenzweig Medical Services Professional Corporation (Dallas, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lakendra Porter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lakendra Porter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Lakendra Porter as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakendra Porter was last updated on August 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.