Physician Profile
Paul L. Fortgang, MD
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- 1 Long Wharf Dr, Suite 302, New Haven, CT 06511
About Dr. Fortgang
Paul L. Fortgang, MD practices otolaryngology in New Haven, CT. Paul is a 1980 graduate of Medical College of Pennsylvania. Paul is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 1,553 Medicare patients across 1,893 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, test to assess middle ear function, and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649292566.
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
- (203) 865-1185
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 LONG WHARF DR SUITE 302
New Haven, CT 06511
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,893 services · 1,553 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
168 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
65 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
254 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
248 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
209 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
585 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
185 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
133 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 2
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 ENT doctors in New Haven 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fortgang?
Dr. Fortgang is an ENT doctor in New Haven, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fortgang's address?
Dr. Fortgang is listed at 1 Long Wharf Dr Suite 302, New Haven, CT 06511. 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. Fortgang?
The number on file is (203) 865-1185. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fortgang's NPI number?
Dr. Fortgang's National Provider Identifier is 1649292566. 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. Fortgang train?
Dr. Fortgang attended Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fortgang been practicing?
Dr. Fortgang has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fortgang perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fortgang performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fortgang confirmed this information?
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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