BORIS PORTO, M.D., P.A.
NPI 1215196142
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Lubbock, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 05, 2008

Contact Information

4412 74TH ST
SUITE E102
LUBBOCK, TX
ZIP 79424
Phone: (806) 792-7843
Fax: (806) 792-7675

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About BORIS PORTO, M.D., P.A.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Boris Porto, M.d., P.a., a provider established in Lubbock, Texas operating as a Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215196142 assigned on June 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number H4621 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. Boris Porto, M.d., P.a. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Boris Porto M.d. (President)

NPI
1215196142
Provider Name
BORIS PORTO, M.D., P.A.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4412 74TH ST SUITE E102 LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Location Phone
(806) 792-7843
Location Fax
(806) 792-7675
Mailing Address
PO BOX 54136 LUBBOCK, TX 79453
Mailing Phone
(806) 771-1386
Mailing Fax
(806) 792-7675
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-05-2008
Last Update Date
06-05-2009
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A psychiatrist like Boris Porto, M.d., P.a. are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
H4621
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
12084P0804XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

H4621 (TX)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

BORIS PORTO M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(806) 771-1386

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0069RQOTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
00K82UMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
199787601MEDICAID (05)TX 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1215196142, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1215196142.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4412 74TH ST, SUITE E102
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Chiropractor
4412 74TH ST, SUITE D-100
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Intermediate Care Facility, Intellectual Disabilities
4412 74TH ST, STE C100
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Counselor (Mental Health)
4412 74TH ST, E102
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Social Worker
4412 74TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215196142, enumerated as an "organization" on June 05, 2008.

The provider is located at 4412 74TH ST SUITE E102 LUBBOCK, TX 79424 and the phone number is (806) 792-7843.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.