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- 2200 Hamilton Rd Ste B, Columbus, GA 31904
About Dr. Fortson
Based in Columbus, GA, Mark R. Fortson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 362 services to 306 patients. The services billed most often include analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1457452591 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (706) 655-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2200 HAMILTON RD STE B
Columbus, GA 31904
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
362 services · 306 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician | Treatment | 93050 |
134 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
85 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
52 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| 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 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| 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 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
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 — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Mark R. Fortson specialize in?
Mark R. Fortson is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Mark R. Fortson located?
Mark R. 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 Mark R. Fortson's phone number?
The number on file is (706) 655-8800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Mark R. Fortson?
Mark R. 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 Mark R. Fortson have?
Mark R. 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 Mark R. Fortson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Mark R. 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
Is Mark R. Fortson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mark R. Fortson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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