Dr. William Ralph Porter , MD
Anesthesiology • Bethlehem, PA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. William Porter, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Porter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.
Dr. Porter maintains professional affiliations with Tower Health Medical Group, Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
801 Ostrum St
Bethlehem, PA 180151000
Medicare Profile & Education
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
1988
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bethlehem, PA
Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (2600 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
76 | 74 | $761.45 | $66.30 |
|
00813
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
|
50 | 50 | $927.00 | $77.36 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
40 | 39 | $636.75 | $64.49 |
|
00910
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
|
36 | 33 | $574.08 | $57.81 |
|
00812
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
|
35 | 35 | $657.86 | $49.17 |
|
01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
|
25 | 25 | $1141.20 | $96.69 |
|
00790
Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
|
23 | 23 | $1823.54 | $169.33 |
|
00918
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope
|
23 | 22 | $928.70 | $96.95 |
|
00320
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older
|
13 | 12 | $1360.38 | $107.04 |
|
00300
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
|
12 | 12 | $1052.50 | $111.20 |
|
00914
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope
|
12 | 12 | $1138.75 | $116.21 |
|
00410
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
|
11 | 11 | $605.05 | $52.07 |
|
64447
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
|
11 | 11 | $704.36 | $51.93 |
|
00160
Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses
|
11 | 11 | $951.82 | $80.91 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-01-12NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem Pc
801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 180151065
Phone: 6109545810
Tower Health Medical Group
420 S 5th Ave, West Reading, PA 196112143
Phone: 4846288589
Secondary Practice Locations
6th Ave & Spruce St
West Reading, PA 19611
Phone: 6109888589
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Registered Nurse
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MSNCRNA
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Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109545810)
Registered at PO BOX 500, SOUDERTON, PA 189640500 (Tel: 6109888589)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 6TH AVE & SPRUCE ST, WEST READING, PA 19611 (Tel: 6109888589)
Registered at PO BOX 16052, READING, PA 196126052 (Tel: 6109888589)
Recorded as WILLIAM PORTER, MD
Anesthesiology (License #MD047206L in PA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 500
Souderton, PA 189640500
Phone: 6109888589
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