Physician Profile
Alexander J. Fortgang, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fortgang
Alexander J. Fortgang, DO practices colorectal surgery (proctology) in Englewood, NJ. Alexander is a 2018 graduate of Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York. Alexander is also listed as specializing in surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 43 services to 41 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720588791.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (201) 608-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
350 ENGLE ST FL 6
Englewood, NJ 07631
7600 River Rd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Anorectal conditions
- Anal fistula
- Rectal Ulcer
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Chronic diarrhea
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
Bowel symptoms
- Constipation
- Diverticulosis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
- Precancerous Anal Cells
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Pelvic floor & structure
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Abdominal surgery
- Appendectomy
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer screening
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive health
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic floor & prolapse
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
43 services · 41 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgery specialists in Englewood 3
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 2018 at Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fortgang's specialty?
Dr. Fortgang is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Englewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fortgang?
Dr. Fortgang is listed at 350 Engle St Fl 6, Englewood, NJ 07631. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fortgang?
The number on file is (201) 608-2800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fortgang?
Dr. Fortgang's National Provider Identifier is 1720588791. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fortgang's medical education?
Dr. Fortgang attended Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fortgang have?
Dr. Fortgang has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fortgang known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fortgang performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fortgang's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fortgang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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