Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout FORTSON
Based in Columbus, GA, Mark Routon Fortson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 362 services to 306 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 655-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2200 HAMILTON RD STE B
Columbus, GA 31904
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
362 services · 306 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
22 |
| Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician | Treatment | 93050 |
134 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
85 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
52 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
30 |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 gastroenterologists in Columbus 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fortson specialize in?
Dr. Fortson is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fortson located?
Dr. Fortson is listed at 2200 HAMILTON RD STE B, Columbus, GA 31904. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fortson's phone number?
The number on file is (706) 655-8800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fortson?
Dr. Fortson's National Provider Identifier is 1457452591. 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
How much experience does Dr. Fortson have?
Dr. Fortson has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Fortson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fortson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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