Lewis Porter, M.D.
NPI 1407883044 · Surgery Physician · Benton, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lewis Porter, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Benton, AR (NPI 1407883044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407883044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E5015 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 617 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 181 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 145 | $149 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 91 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 47 | $45 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,054 | 233 |
| Sucralfate | 273 | 84 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 115 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 106 | 94 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 83 | 19 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 71 | 34 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2014-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lewis Porter's NPI number?
- Lewis Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407883044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lewis Porter's specialty?
- Lewis Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lewis Porter located?
- Lewis Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015-3729.
- What is Lewis Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lewis Porter is (501) 778-4862.
- Does Lewis Porter accept Medicare?
- Lewis Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lewis Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Lewis Porter's NPI (1407883044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.