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DR. KENNETH W PORTER-SHIRLEY MD
NPI 1932104080
Emergency Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
32 ORANGE ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 771-5012(828) 281-3164 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Kenneth W Porter-shirley Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH W PORTER-SHIRLEY MD (NPI 1932104080) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200300682) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932104080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH W PORTER-SHIRLEYCredential: MD
Location Address32 ORANGE STAsheville, NC 28801-2341
Mailing Address159 Pearson DrAsheville, NC 28801-1600 · (828) 337-0326
Phone(828) 771-5012
Fax(828) 281-3164
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1932104080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200300682
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
32 ORANGE ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherP00184250NC · Kenneth-porter Shirley
Medicaid89135XTNC
Other135XTNC · Kenneth Porter-shirley

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. Kenneth W Porter-shirley 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 ID8820080443
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040401001465
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
276 services272 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
137 services135 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
66 services66 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340087
Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 Kenneth Porter-shirley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Porter-shirley is 1932104080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Porter-shirley located?

Kenneth Porter-shirley practices at 32 Orange St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 771-5012.

What is Kenneth Porter-shirley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kenneth Porter-shirley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Porter-shirley 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.

Is Kenneth Porter-shirley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Porter-shirley is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, The Mcdowell Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Porter-shirley was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.