Amber L Porterfield, PA - Medicare Physician Assistant in Greensboro, NC

Amber L Porterfield, PA is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Surgical" in Greensboro, North Carolina. She graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists Pa and her current practice location is 1915 Lendew St, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 275-3325.

Amber L Porterfield is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 0010-03861) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1023361649.

Contact Information

Amber L Porterfield, PA
1915 Lendew St,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7033
(336) 275-3325
(336) 275-5346



Provider's Profile

Full NameAmber L Porterfield
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience12 Years
Location1915 Lendew St, Greensboro, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Amber L Porterfield graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023361649
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2012
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446402366
  • Enrollment ID: I20121128000475

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Amber L Porterfield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023361649NPI-NPPES
0010-03861OtherNCNC MEDICAL LICENSE
PTAN9523AOtherNCMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AS0400XPhysician Assistant - Surgical 0010-03861 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, TheGreensboro, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists Pa458756847246

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Amber L Porterfield, PA
1915 Lendew St,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7033

Ph: (336) 275-3325
Amber L Porterfield, PA
1915 Lendew St,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7033

Ph: (336) 275-3325

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1002 N Church St Ste 102, Greensboro, NC 27401
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