WILLIAM RALPH PORTER MD
NPI 1629030754
Anesthesiology in Bethlehem, PA

Q: What is William Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Porter is 1629030754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Q: What is William Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Porter was last updated on January 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.

Active since April 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.19/100

CMS Quality Rating

801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(610) 954-5810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About William Ralph Porter Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM RALPH PORTER MD (NPI 1629030754) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD047206L) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in West Reading.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629030754

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM RALPH PORTERCredential: MD

Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Mailing AddressPo Box 500Souderton, PA 18964-0500 · (610) 988-8589 · Fax (610) 988-5976

Phone(610) 954-5810

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1629030754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD047206L

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16th Ave & Spruce StWest Reading, PA 19611 · Phone (610) 988-8589 · Fax (610) 988-5976

Other Identifiers 2

OtherMD047206LPA · License

Medicaid0012846600001PA

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

William Ralph Porter Md 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 ID9931012317

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040429001048

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 14

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

76 services74 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

50 services50 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

40 services39 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

36 services33 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

23 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914

Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160

Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390044

Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390049

Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390183

Location360 W Ruddle StreetCoaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County

Emergency services

Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orwigsburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390332

Location100 Paramount BoulevardOrwigsburg, PA 17961 · Schuylkill County

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehighton, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390335

Location500 St Luke's DriveLehighton, PA 18235 · Carbon County

Emergency services

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.

81.19/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

74.56

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.23

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.

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.

Emergency Medicine

801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Northampton County (610) 954-4903

KELLY HAY

Emergency Medicine