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JOHN R PORTERFIELD JR. MD
NPI 1811977986
Surgery in Bessemer, AL

Active since January 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 201-1501(800) 395-1146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2025, Oct 25, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About John R Porterfield Jr. Md NPPES

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

JOHN R PORTERFIELD JR. MD (NPI 1811977986) is an individual surgery provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (28795) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811977986
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN R PORTERFIELD JR.Credential: MD
Location Address5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302Bessemer, AL 35022-7082
Mailing Address5000 Medical West Way Ste 302Bessemer, AL 35022-7082 · (205) 201-1501 · Fax (800) 325-1146
Phone(205) 201-1501
Fax(800) 395-1146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1811977986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 28795
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

John R Porterfield Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1850464454
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080715000572
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 3

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.

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
51 services51 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
28 services27 patients
Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 60500
The procedure for removal or exploration of parathyroid glands involves a surgeon making a small incision in the neck to locate and remove one or more of the tiny parathyroid glands. These glands control calcium levels in the body. This procedure helps treat conditions like hyperparathyroidism.
24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35022 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

CLARUS SURGERY, LLC
Surgery
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 532-2313
PAUL MCREE HARRELSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 201-1501
APEX PA SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC
Physician Assistant
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 532-2313

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 John Porterfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Porterfield is 1811977986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.

Where is John Porterfield located?

John Porterfield practices at 5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 201-1501.

What is John Porterfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Porterfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Porterfield is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Porterfield was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.