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Edit this profileWhere to find Christopher D. Fuertes, DO
- Fort Wayne location main office
11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 - Philadelphia location
10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114 - Atlanta location
960 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30342
About Dr. Fuertes
Christopher D. Fuertes, DO practices critical care (intensivists) in Fort Wayne, IN. Christopher is a 2011 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 212 services to 170 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700147147.
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
- (260) 672-6637
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11109 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
10800 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
960 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 30342
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine 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
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
212 services · 170 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | Procedure | 31500 |
26 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
15 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
137 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
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 critical cares in Fort Wayne 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 6
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fuertes?
Dr. Fuertes is a critical care (intensivists) in Fort Wayne, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fuertes's address?
Dr. Fuertes is listed at 11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fuertes?
The number on file is (260) 672-6637. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fuertes?
Dr. Fuertes's National Provider Identifier is 1700147147. 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
Where did Dr. Fuertes train?
Dr. Fuertes attended Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fuertes have?
Dr. Fuertes has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fuertes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fuertes performs procedures including emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope and insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fuertes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fuertes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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