Dr Matthew R Porter, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Waco, TX

Dr Matthew R Porter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Heart Of Texas Community Health Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 600 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 313-6700.

Dr Matthew R Porter is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K1622) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023095676.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew R Porter, MD
600 W. State Hwy 6,
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 313-6700
(254) 313-4531



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew R Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location600 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew R Porter attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023095676
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072530716
  • Enrollment ID: I20051101000441

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew R Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023095676NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K1622 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Interim Hospice Of GranburyGranbury, TXHospice
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heart Of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.115337024295

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Entity NameMclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689651440
PECOS PAC ID: 0042205155
Enrollment ID: O20040419000208

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Entity NameHeart Of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568191492
PECOS PAC ID: 1153370242
Enrollment ID: O20050114000813

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew R Porter, MD
1600 Providence Dr,
Waco, TX 76707-2261

Ph: (254) 313-4200
Dr Matthew R Porter, MD
600 W. State Hwy 6,
Waco, TX 76712

Ph: (254) 313-6700

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707
Phone: 254-750-8200    Fax: 254-750-8326
Timothy Martindale, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7104 New Sanger Rd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-741-1113    Fax: 254-741-1342
Dr. Brian Douglas Bull, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 851 North Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705
Phone: 254-202-7500    Fax: 254-202-7599
Lianda Mirella Martinez,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 254-537-6590    Fax: 254-537-6599
Dr. Aman A Shah, M.D.
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Phone: 254-202-2000    
Dr. Rita L Haws, MD
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Practice Location: 1600 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707
Phone: 254-313-4200    Fax: 254-313-4549

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