Christopher Paul Porterfield, MD FACC
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Christopher Paul Porterfield is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Aurora, CO with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Paul Porterfield, MD FACC practices as part of a group clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialist practice in Aurora, CO. With 20+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Aurora area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1035dNPPES updated 2023-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1444 S Potomac St Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80012-4510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Colorado on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in ColoradoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.15%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.4%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
612
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
357
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,217
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $340k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40.4k received from industry
110 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Paul Porterfield's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 25, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391309
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Christopher Paul Porterfield
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Paul Porterfield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Aurora required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Paul Porterfield
Dr. Porterfield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Aurora, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 750-0822.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1444 S Potomac St Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80012-4510
Mailing Address
1444 S Potomac St Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80012-4510
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