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TALA PORTER M.D.
NPI 1730567710
Pediatrics in Lubbock, TX

Active since May 11, 2015PECOS Enrolled
5202 82ND ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79424(806) 725-7337(806) 723-7002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, Jul 3, 2019, Oct 23, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Tala Porter M.d. NPPES

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

TALA PORTER M.D. (NPI 1730567710) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (R7571) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730567710
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameTALA PORTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5202 82ND STLubbock, TX 79424-2823
Mailing Address2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410-1105 · (806) 725-5844 · Fax (806) 723-6532
Phone(806) 725-7337
Fax(806) 723-7002
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1730567710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R7571
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License R7571 (TX)
5202 82ND ST, Lubbock, TX 79424
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tala Porter M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Tala Porter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
5.1 mi
Podiatrist
3601 4TH ST
Lubbock, TX 79430
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 685 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538239769 (806) 743-2475
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
285 mi
Family Medicine
313 S RIO VISTA RD
El Paso, TX 79927
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588622500 (915) 859-0817

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79424 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 7

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

AMY MICHELLE BROWN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337
MISS KATIE LYNN BOWLIN MSN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337
MANDY WILSON GLIKAS DNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337
AMANDA LEE PURSER DO
Pediatrics
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337
ERCA LUBBOCK LLC
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (972) 403-1155
CELESTE XOCHITL TWELVES CABALLERO MD
Pediatrics
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337
NIKEETA PRIYANKA REDDY MD
Pediatrics
5202 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Lubbock County (806) 725-7337

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 Tala Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tala Porter is 1730567710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2015.

Where is Tala Porter located?

Tala Porter practices at 5202 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424. The listed phone number is (806) 725-7337.

What is Tala Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Tala Porter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tala Porter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tala Porter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tala Porter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock (Lubbock, TX) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (El Paso, 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 Tala Porter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tala Porter accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Tala 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 Tala Porter was last updated on August 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.