Are you Howard A. Fortner, DPT, PT? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 4345 Kirkwood Hwy Ste 201, Wilmington, DE 19808
About Dr. Fortner
Howard A. Fortner, DPT, PT is a physical therapist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 7,949 services to 1,137 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure in a group setting, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811355571.
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
- (302) 635-9009
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4345 KIRKWOOD HWY STE 201
Wilmington, DE 19808
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Equipment & devices
Hands-on therapies
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,949 services · 1,137 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
1,804 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure in a group setting | Treatment | 97150 |
1,604 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
1,594 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
1,593 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
968 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
94 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
41 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
34 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97750 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Billing code | G0283 |
196 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
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.
Other physical therapists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapists in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in DE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Howard A. Fortner, DPT specialize in?
Howard A. Fortner, DPT is a physical therapist in Wilmington, DE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Howard A. Fortner, DPT located?
Howard A. Fortner, DPT is listed at 4345 Kirkwood Hwy Ste 201, Wilmington, DE 19808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Howard A. Fortner, DPT's phone number?
The number on file is (302) 635-9009. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Howard A. Fortner, DPT?
Howard A. Fortner, DPT's National Provider Identifier is 1811355571. 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 Howard A. Fortner, DPT train?
Howard A. Fortner, DPT attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard A. Fortner, DPT have?
Howard A. Fortner, DPT has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Howard A. Fortner, DPT do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard A. Fortner, DPT provides treatments such as therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure in a group setting. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Howard A. Fortner, DPT's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard A. Fortner, DPT. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.