DR. JAMES ZACHARY PORTERFIELD MD, PHD
NPI 1508131640
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Tampa, FL

Active since March 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 821-8038(813) 974-0483 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2023, Dec 16, 2019, Apr 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Zachary Porterfield Md, Phd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES ZACHARY PORTERFIELD MD, PHD (NPI 1508131640) is an individual infectious disease provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME164719) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508131640
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ZACHARY PORTERFIELDCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address2 TAMPA GENERAL CIRTampa, FL 33606-3571
Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 821-8038 · Fax (813) 974-0483
Fax(813) 974-0483
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2023
NPI 1508131640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME164719 Licensed in KY · TP865
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License TP865 (KY)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid119912700FL
Other0T1NAFL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Zachary Porterfield Md, Phd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638433428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231017003938
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
44 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 5TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Physician Assistant
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, MDC 15
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, USF VASCULAR SURGERY STE.300
TAMPA, FL 33606

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Porterfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Porterfield is 1508131640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012.

Where is James Porterfield located?

James Porterfield practices at 2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606. The listed phone number is (813) 821-8038.

What is James Porterfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is James Porterfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Porterfield is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Porterfield accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Alabama and 5 other insurers list James Porterfield as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Porterfield affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Porterfield is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Porterfield was last updated on December 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.