Darla Porter, FNP
NPI 1659401784 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darla Porter, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1659401784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659401784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 544138 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
142 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $54 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$79 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 191 | 77 |
| Potassium Chloride | 115 | 41 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 45 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 24 | — |
| Palbociclibbrand: Ibrance | 22 | — |
| Ribociclib Succinatebrand: Kisqali | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$570 across 22 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-07
- Last updated
- 2014-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darla Porter's NPI number?
- Darla Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659401784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darla Porter's specialty?
- Darla Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darla Porter located?
- Darla Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79410-1121.
- What is Darla Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darla Porter is (806) 725-8096.
- Does Darla Porter accept Medicare?
- Darla Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darla Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Darla Porter's NPI (1659401784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.