Dr. James K Fortson
General Surgery in East Point, Georgia
Overview
Dr. James K Fortson, MD,MD MBA MPH FACS, is a General Surgery specialist in East Point, Georgia. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine, having years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. James K Fortson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including James K. Fortson, M.D., P.C. Dr. James K Fortson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (404) 768-9350 to request Dr. James K Fortson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James K Fortson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8123925666 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Otolaryngology
Experience
- Years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- MD MBA MPH FACS
Education and Training
- Dr. James K Fortson attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205836194
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 21, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 18, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. James K Fortson
Medical Licenses
Dr. James K Fortson has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
click for detail Otolaryngology An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
| 043205 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Atlanta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- James K. Fortson, M.D., P.C
| James K. Fortson, M.D., P.C | 2 |
Practice Locations
1136 Cleveland Ave
Suite 300
East Point, GA 30344-3618
Phone: (404) 768-9350
Fax: (404) 768-2530
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
2788 Bayard St
East Point, GA 30344-3440
Phone: (404) 768-9350
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, January 18, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. James K Fortson [NPI: 1205836194]General Surgery, Otolaryngology