Quick answers
- Does Jose L. Porras accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose L. Porras accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jose L. Porras see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 356 Original Medicare patients and 2,747 services for Jose L. Porras. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose L. Porras's NPI number?
- 1386638617. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jose L. Porras, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 356 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,747 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,491 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)233 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)156 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)140 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)137 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Jose L. Porras works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose L. Porras at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sierra Medical CenterEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450668
- The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450002
- The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670120
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose L. Porras is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1625 Medical Ctr DrEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 747‑4000
- 2000 B Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr, Suite 120 A BEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 671‑3838
- 2030 N Mesa StEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 532‑7100
- 3903 Wiseman BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78251
- PO Box, Suite 5730Belfast, ME 04915
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose L. Porras as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BHS Physicians Network, Inc706 clinicians in the group
- Southwest Urgent Care Center, LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BHS Physicians Network, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386638617 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians