Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

John R Porterfield Jr., MD

Individual provider Surgery Physician · NPI 1811977986

John R Porterfield Jr., MD is a General Surgery in Bessemer, Alabama. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002, 24 years ago. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
24
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

5000 Medical West Way Ste 302
Bessemer, AL 35022-7082
Phone: (205) 201-1501
Fax: (800) 395-1146
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208600000X · Licence 28795 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1811977986
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESNovember 18, 2025
Certification dateNovember 18, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyGENERAL SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2002 (24 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated

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