Steven A Porter, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Steven A Porter is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Brigham City, UT with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Steven a Porter, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 38+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 333dNPPES updated 2025-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
Contact & Location
Practice Location
970 Medical Dr Ste 202, Brigham City, UT 84302-3286
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202318.27/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-65.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in UtahHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
384
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
321
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,764
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $142k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$199 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Steven a Porter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Jun 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 405473, Atlanta, GA 30384-5473
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Steven a Porter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven a Porter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brigham City 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 Steven a Porter
Dr. Porter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brigham City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (435) 695-2273.
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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Contact Steven a Porter
Practice Location
970 Medical Dr Ste 202, Brigham City, UT 84302-3286
Mailing Address
Po Box 405473, Atlanta, GA 30384-5473
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