Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Edwin Kent Davis Porter, O.D.
Optometrist in Dublin, GA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1740229897
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Edwin Kent Davis Porter
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 404 Academy Ave, Dublin, GA, 31021
Phone (478) 272-3445
Fax (912) 489-6392
Enumeration date Jun 5, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 4, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000355319A | Medicaid | GA | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Edwin Porter practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Dublin, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Edwin Porter?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Edwin Porter is 1740229897, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-01-04.