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
- Primary practice
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5000 Medical West Way Ste 302
Bessemer, AL 350227082
(205) 201-1501
fax (800) 395-1146
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.