Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Porterfield, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Bessemer, AL

  • NPI 1811977986
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5000 Medical West Way Ste 302
Bessemer, AL 350227082
(205) 201-1501
fax (800) 395-1146

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 18, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #28795

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811977986. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
100
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$41,316
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $155
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 21 21 $856
60240 Removal of thyroid 16 16 $852
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $204
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 11 11 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$145,304
Transactions
192
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 182 $144,005.12
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 5 $623.41
Davol Inc. 2 $325.14
CONMED Corporation 2 $203.85
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $146.00

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$67,700
Education
$49,024
Travel and Lodging
$22,575
Food and Beverage
$5,990
Gift
$15

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Porterfield's medical specialty?
Dr. John Porterfield practices Surgery Physician in Bessemer, AL.
Where does Dr. John Porterfield practice?
Dr. John Porterfield practices at 5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, Bessemer, AL 350227082. Office phone: 2052011501.
What is Dr. John Porterfield's NPI?
Dr. John Porterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811977986, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Porterfield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Porterfield accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Porterfield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands (HCPCS 60500); Removal of thyroid (HCPCS 60240). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.