Quick answers
- Does John R. Porterfield Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says John R. Porterfield Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John R. Porterfield Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 142 services for John R. Porterfield Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John R. Porterfield Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1811977986. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for John R. Porterfield Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 142 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)51 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)28 services
- Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands (60500)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where John R. Porterfield Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Porterfield Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health SystemBessemer, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010114
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where John R. Porterfield Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5000 Medical W Way, Suite 302Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 201‑1501
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Bessemer
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bessemer, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811977986 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians