James Porterfield, MD, PHD
NPI 1508131640 · Infectious Disease Physician · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Porterfield, MD, PHD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1508131640).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508131640
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TP865 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
61 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 44 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536-3220Phone: (859) 323-5544
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-21
- Last updated
- 2023-12-12
- Certified
- 2023-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Porterfield's NPI number?
- James Porterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508131640, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Porterfield's specialty?
- James Porterfield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Porterfield located?
- James Porterfield's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606-3571.
- What is James Porterfield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Porterfield is (813) 821-8038.
- Does James Porterfield accept Medicare?
- James Porterfield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Porterfield's NPI active?
- Yes — James Porterfield's NPI (1508131640) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.