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Active NPI 1629030754 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Ralph Porter , MD

Anesthesiology • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 6109545810
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +19.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
101 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Porter (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
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: 2026-01-12
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD047206L

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0012846600001 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID License
MD047206L (PA)

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Amy Morrissey , DNP, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003487984

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Andrew Hornick , DNP, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003583337

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Diane Gaw , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023275153

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1033400940

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Julia Mccall

Registered Nurse

NPI 1033793153
Kelly Kulak , MSN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1043452824

MSNCRNA

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 12, 2026

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109545810)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 500, SOUDERTON, PA 189640500 (Tel: 6109888589)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6TH AVE & SPRUCE ST, WEST READING, PA 19611 (Tel: 6109888589)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 16052, READING, PA 196126052 (Tel: 6109888589)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM PORTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #MD047206L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629030754
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 04, 2006
Last Update: January 12, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 500

Souderton, PA 189640500

Phone: 6109888589

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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