Derrick Porter, MSW
NPI 1245517341 · Clinical Social Worker · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derrick Porter, MSW is a Clinical Social Worker provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1245517341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245517341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- MSW
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34006954A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
421 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 311 | $105 |
| Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes90834 | 78 | $66 |
| Psychiatric Services Complicated By Communication Factor90785 | 18 | $10 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 14 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-11-03
- Last updated
- 2014-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derrick Porter's NPI number?
- Derrick Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245517341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derrick Porter's specialty?
- Derrick Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Social Worker (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Derrick Porter located?
- Derrick Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1441 E 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410-6451.
- What is Derrick Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derrick Porter is (219) 794-2000.
- Does Derrick Porter accept Medicare?
- Derrick Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derrick Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Derrick Porter's NPI (1245517341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.