Active NPI 1811977986 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John R Porterfield , MD

Surgery • Bessemer, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Porterfield, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Bessemer, AL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Porterfield delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302.

Dr. Porterfield does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include telephone medical discussion with physician, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5000 Medical West Way Ste 302

Bessemer, AL 350227082

Telephone 2052011501

Fax 8003951146

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Clarus Surgery, Llc Facility NPI 1043010192

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Bessemer, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -3.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Bessemer, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Porterfield (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Bessemer Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	51	51	$215.00	$115.02
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	28	27	$148.00	$81.79
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	24	24	$4245.00	$832.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$411.00	$154.54
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	21	21	$4245.00	$856.41
60240 Removal of thyroid	16	16	$4043.00	$852.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$509.00	$204.12
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$148.00	$83.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$411.00	$155.83
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	30	30	$4245.00	$956.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$509.00	$213.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	19	$246.00	$123.30
60240 Removal of thyroid	20	20	$4043.00	$814.07
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$349.00	$163.72
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1886.00	$503.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$377.11	$160.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	39	$205.55	$120.96
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	29	29	$4183.31	$925.75
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$2885.00	$657.07
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$477.00	$215.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$349.00	$175.94
60240 Removal of thyroid	13	13	$4043.00	$840.41
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1886.00	$427.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$383.42	$158.04
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	29	29	$4121.62	$949.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$230.93	$93.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$179.00	$72.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$161.00	$69.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$194.00	$104.75
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1886.00	$471.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$107.00	$43.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$411.00	$154.66
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	22	22	$4245.00	$888.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$264.00	$97.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$161.00	$69.65
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$1886.00	$486.40
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$2885.00	$592.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$411.00	$152.96
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$2885.00	$606.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$411.00	$121.70
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	15	15	$4245.00	$814.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$246.00	$95.20
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1886.00	$413.50
60650 Removal or exploration of adrenal gland through abdomen using an endoscope	11	11	$5176.00	$1168.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$411.00	$122.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	26	$246.00	$74.49
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$509.00	$159.08
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	22	22	$4245.00	$835.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$264.00	$72.08
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1886.00	$395.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-18

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 28795

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Paul Harrelson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1386653285

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2025

Recorded as JOHN PORTERFIELD, MD

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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2025

Registered at 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302, BESSEMER, AL 350227082 (Tel: 2052011501)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2025

Registered at 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY STE 302, BESSEMER, AL 350227082 (Tel: 2052011501)

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801 (Tel: 8008228816)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2022

Recorded as JOHN PORTERFIELD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2022

Surgery (License #28795 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active May 28, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2011

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352491900 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2011

Recorded as JOHN PORTERFIELD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2011

Surgery (License #45823 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811977986

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006

Last Update: November 18, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5000 Medical West Way Ste 302

Bessemer, AL 350227082

Phone: 2052011501

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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