Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Porter, MD
Anesthesiology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery
— Surgically focused practice
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Porter
Dr. Steven Porter is an anesthesiology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Porter performed 551 Medicare services across 545 unique beneficiaries.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Porter is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 109198 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗551
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for anesthesiology
545
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~32 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for total knee replacement Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure. |
53 | $143 | $1,911 |
| Anesthetic injection into thoracic vertebra with imaging guidance An anesthetic medication is injected into a single site in the thoracic spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $66 | $1,351 |
| Femoral nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the femoral nerve in the thigh. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve. |
38 | $49 | $1,694 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
36 | $40 | $175 |
| Anesthesia for total hip replacement Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure. |
29 | $147 | $2,005 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $25 | $635 |
| Thoracic vertebra anesthetic injection with imaging guidance, additional sites This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent into additional sites of the thoracic vertebrae using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
28 | $42 | $846 |
| Continuous anesthetic or steroid infusion into arm nerve A catheter is used to continuously deliver an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the nerve bundle of the arm. |
25 | $64 | $2,652 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 23 | $31 | $802 |
| Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration This code covers the daily hospital management involved in administering drugs continuously through the spinal canal. It includes the oversight and care required for this specific method of medication delivery. |
22 | $51 | $340 |
| Anesthesia for closed chest procedure Administration of anesthesia for a closed surgical procedure involving the chest. |
21 | $98 | $1,339 |
| Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk. |
19 | $69 | $962 |
| Anesthesia for lower leg, ankle, or foot bone procedure Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the bones of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. |
19 | $86 | $1,132 |
| Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm. |
19 | $56 | $1,863 |
| Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter | 19 | $58 | $2,695 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $131 | $707 |
| Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure. |
17 | $56 | $800 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy Administration of anesthesia during x-ray or radiation therapy procedures. |
17 | $125 | $1,645 |
| Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement This procedure covers the administration of anesthesia during an open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement surgery. |
15 | $157 | $2,077 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
14 | $12 | $146 |
| Anesthesia for urinary system procedure via urethra Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure on the urinary system performed through the urethra. |
13 | $63 | $832 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
12 | $36 | $674 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $93 | $450 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
43.4% high complexity
25.4% medium
31.2% routine
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
282
Per 100K population
28.0
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Porter is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Porter experienced with anesthesia for total knee replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Porter performed 53 anesthesia for total knee replacement services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Porter's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Porter's average Medicare payment per service is $75. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Porter) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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